How to pronounce mythologize
Say it like mih-THOL-uh-jyze. Mythologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL).
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- mih
- THOL
- uh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythologize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mythologize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-THOL-uh-jyze.
What does mythologize mean?
- To construct a myth or mythology.
- To make (something or someone) into a myth; to create a legend about.
Where does mythologize come from?
From mythology + -ize, after Middle French mythologiser.
Words that rhyme with mythologize
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Questions about saying mythologize
How do you pronounce mythologize?
Say mih-THOL-uh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈθɑlədʒaɪz/. In British English it is /mɪˈθɒlədʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythologize?
Mythologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOL). Broken into parts: mih · THOL · uh · jyze.
Is mythologize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈθɒlədʒaɪz/ (mih-THOL-uh-jyze).