How to pronounce militarize
Say it like MIL-uh-tuh-ryze. Militarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- uh
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of militarize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-uh-tuh-ryze.
What does militarize mean?
- To give a military character to something, such as government or organization.
- To train or equip for war.
- To adopt for use by the military.
Where does militarize come from?
From military + -ize.
Questions about saying militarize
How do you pronounce militarize?
Say MIL-uh-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militarize?
Militarize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · uh · tuh · ryze.
Is militarize 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 /ˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/ (MIL-uh-tuh-ryze).