How to pronounce naturalize
Say it like NACH-uh-ruh-lyze. Naturalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 naturalize
American and British speakers say naturalize in essentially the same way: /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does naturalize mean?
- To grant citizenship to someone not born a citizen.
- To acclimatize an animal or plant.
- To make natural.“Custom naturalizes labor or study.”
Where does naturalize come from?
From Middle French naturalizer.
Questions about saying naturalize
How do you pronounce naturalize?
Say NACH-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturalize?
Naturalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · uh · ruh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say naturalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnætʃərəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.