How to pronounce pastoralize
Say it like PAT-uh-ruh-lyze. Pastoralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- uh
- ruh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pastoralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pastoralize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-uh-ruh-lyze.
What does pastoralize mean?
- To make pastoral.
Where does pastoralize come from?
From pastoral + -ize.
Questions about saying pastoralize
How do you pronounce pastoralize?
Say PAT-uh-ruh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætərəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpætərəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pastoralize?
Pastoralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · uh · ruh · lyze.
Is pastoralize 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 /ˈpætərəˌlaɪz/ (PAT-uh-ruh-lyze).