How to pronounce palettize
Say it like PAL-ih-tyze. Palettize 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
Palettize 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 palettize
- 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 palettize mean?
- To encode (an image) efficiently by mapping its pixels to a palette containing only those colors that are actually present in the image.
Where does palettize come from?
From palette + -ize.
Questions about saying palettize
How do you pronounce palettize?
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 palettize?
Palettize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · ih · tyze.
Is palettize 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).