How to pronounce normalize
Say it like NOR-muh-lyze. Normalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- muh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Normalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 normalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-muh-lyze.
What does normalize mean?
- To make normal, to bring into alignment with an established standard.“There is little hope that the two countries will normalize relations; their governments seem to hate each other and would just as soon stay on bad terms.”
- To consider normal, to treat as standard in the face of older norms.
- To format in a standardized manner, to make consistent.“We'll need to normalize these statements before we can compare them.”
Where does normalize come from?
From normal + -ize.
Words that rhyme with normalize
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Questions about saying normalize
How do you pronounce normalize?
Say NOR-muh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrməˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːməlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in normalize?
Normalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · muh · lyze.
Is normalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɔːməlaɪz/ (NAW-muh-lyze).