How to pronounce moralize
Say it like MOR-uh-lyze. Moralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep 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 moralize
American and British speakers say moralize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOR-uh-lyze.
What does moralize mean?
- To make moral reflections (on, upon, about or over something); to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
- To say (something) expressing a moral reflection or judgment.
- To render moral; to correct the morals of; to give the appearance of morality to.
Where does moralize come from?
From Old French moraliser, equivalent to moral + -ize.
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Questions about saying moralize
How do you pronounce moralize?
Say MOR-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moralize?
Moralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say moralize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.