How to pronounce metallize
Say it like MET-uh-lyze. Metallize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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- MET
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of metallize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MET-uh-lyze.
What does metallize mean?
- To coat, treat or impregnate a non-metallic object with metal.
Where does metallize come from?
From metal + -ize.
Questions about saying metallize
How do you pronounce metallize?
Say MET-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallize?
Metallize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · uh · lyze.
Is metallize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɛtəlaɪz/ (MET-uh-lyze).