How to pronounce naturize
Say it like NAY-chuh-ryze. Naturize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- chuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of naturize
American and British speakers say naturize in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/ in the US and /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-chuh-ryze.
What does naturize mean?
- To endow with nature; to make rural or countryside-like
Where does naturize come from?
From nature + -ize.
Questions about saying naturize
How do you pronounce naturize?
Say NAY-chuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturize?
Naturize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · chuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say naturize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈneɪtʃəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.