How to pronounce operationalize
Say it like ah-puh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lyze. Operationalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- ah
- puh
- RAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operationalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of operationalize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-uh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lyze.
What does operationalize mean?
- To make operational.
- To define (a concept) in such a way that it can be practically measured.
Where does operationalize come from?
From operational + -ize.
Questions about saying operationalize
How do you pronounce operationalize?
Say ah-puh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ɒpəˈreɪʃənəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operationalize?
Operationalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: ah · puh · RAY · shuh · nuh · lyze.
Is operationalize 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 /ɒpəˈreɪʃənəlaɪz/ (op-uh-RAY-shuh-nuh-lyze).