How to pronounce nominalize
Say it like NAH-muh-nuh-lyze. Nominalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- muh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nominalize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-ih-nuh-lyze.
What does nominalize mean?
- To use as or change into a noun, often by affixing a morpheme.
- To make nominalistic.
Where does nominalize come from?
From nominal + -ize.
Questions about saying nominalize
How do you pronounce nominalize?
Say NAH-muh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominalize?
Nominalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · muh · nuh · lyze.
Is nominalize 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 /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ (NOM-ih-nuh-lyze).