How to pronounce parameterize
Say it like puh-RAM-ih-tuh-ryze. Parameterize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- puh
- RAM
- ih
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parameterize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAMSay 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of parameterize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-RAM-ih-tuh-ryze.
What does parameterize mean?
- To describe in terms of parameters.
- To rewrite (a database query, etc.) as a template into which parameters can be inserted.“Parameterized queries are crucial for avoiding SQL injection.”
Where does parameterize come from?
From parameter + -ize.
Questions about saying parameterize
How do you pronounce parameterize?
Say puh-RAM-ih-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /pəˈræmɪtəraɪz/. In British English it is /pəˈræmɪtəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parameterize?
Parameterize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: puh · RAM · ih · tuh · ryze.
Is parameterize 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 /pəˈræmɪtəraɪz/ (puh-RAM-ih-tuh-ryze).