How to pronounce mineralize
Say it like MIN-uh-ruh-lyze. Mineralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mineralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mineralize
American and British speakers say mineralize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does mineralize mean?
- To convert to a mineral; to petrify.
- To impregnate with minerals.“mineralized water”
- To mineralogize; to collect and study minerals.
Where does mineralize come from?
From mineral + -ize.
Questions about saying mineralize
How do you pronounce mineralize?
Say MIN-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mineralize?
Mineralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · uh · ruh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say mineralize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.