How to pronounce organize
Say it like OR-guh-nyze. Organize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- guh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of organize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-nyze.
What does organize mean?
- create (as an entity)“social groups form everywhere”“They formed a company”
- cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea
- plan and direct (a complex undertaking)“he masterminded the robbery”
Where does organize come from?
From Middle English organizen, organysen, partly from Middle French organizer and partly from its etymon, Medieval Latin organizō, from Latin organum (“organ”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- form
- organise
Questions about saying organize
How do you pronounce organize?
Say OR-guh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organize?
Organize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · nyze.
Is organize 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 /ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz/ (AW-guh-nyze).