How to pronounce motorize
Say it like MOH-ter-eyez. Motorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ter
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of motorize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-eyez.
What does motorize mean?
- To fit something with a motor.“Most canoe aficionados would argue that motorizing a canoe removes the pleasurable aspects of traveling in one.”
- To supply something or someone with motor vehicles.“Once Jack decided to motorize his paper delivery route, he found he could reach far more subscribers.”
- To supply armored vehicles; to mechanize.“The refit plan recommended that the first battalion be motorized to upgrade their offensive capabilities.”
Where does motorize come from?
From motor + -ize.
Questions about saying motorize
How do you pronounce motorize?
Say MOH-ter-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtɚaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtəaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motorize?
Motorize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ter · eyez.
Is motorize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈməʊtəaɪz/ (MOH-tuh-eyez).