How to pronounce palatalize
Say it like PAL-uh-tuh-lyze. Palatalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpælətəlaɪz/PAL-uh-tuh-lyze
UK British/ˈpælətəlaɪz/PAL-uh-tuh-lyze
- PAL
- uh
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep 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 palatalize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-uh-tuh-lyze.
What does palatalize mean?
verb
- To pronounce a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth when that sound normally would not be so pronounced.“Most English speakers palatalize the letter t in the word "nature".”
- To be pronounced with the tongue against the palate.
Where does palatalize come from?
From palatal + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying palatalize
How do you pronounce palatalize?
Say PAL-uh-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælətəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpælətəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatalize?
Palatalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · uh · tuh · lyze.
Is palatalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpælətəlaɪz/ (PAL-uh-tuh-lyze).