How to pronounce neutralizing
Say it like NOO-truh-ly-zing. Neutralizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- truh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neutralizing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neutralizing
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-truh-ly-zing.
What does neutralizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of neutralize How to pronounce neutralize
Questions about saying neutralizing
How do you pronounce neutralizing?
Say NOO-truh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnutrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neutralizing?
Neutralizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · truh · ly · zing.
Is neutralizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːtrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (NYOO-truh-ly-zing).