How to pronounce palatize
Say it like PAL-ih-tyze. Palatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- ih
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatize 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of palatize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAL-ih-tyze.
What does palatize mean?
- Synonym of palatalize.
Where does palatize come from?
From palate + -ize.
Questions about saying palatize
How do you pronounce palatize?
Say PAL-ih-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælɪtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpælɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatize?
Palatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ih · tyze.
Is palatize 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 /ˈpælɪtaɪz/ (PAL-ih-tyze).