How to pronounce miniaturize
Say it like MIN-ih-chuh-ryze. Miniaturize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN).
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- MIN
- ih
- chuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miniaturize 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chuhKeep 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 miniaturize
American and British speakers say miniaturize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIN-ih-chuh-ryze.
What does miniaturize mean?
- To design or construct something on a miniature scale.
- To physically shrink in size, i.e. through the use of a shrink ray.
Where does miniaturize come from?
From miniature + -ize.
Questions about saying miniaturize
How do you pronounce miniaturize?
Say MIN-ih-chuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miniaturize?
Miniaturize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIN). Broken into parts: MIN · ih · chuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say miniaturize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɪnɪtʃəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.