How to pronounce periodize
Say it like PEE-uh-ree-uh-dyze. Periodize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- ree
- uh
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of periodize
American and British speakers say periodize in essentially the same way: /ˈpiəriəˌdaɪz/ in the US and /ˈpiːəriəˌdaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh-ree-uh-dyze.
What does periodize mean?
- To divide (history) into periods.
- To split (a training program) into segments of a few weeks or months, so that training begins at lower intensity and is gradually increased to high intensity.
- To form a periodic function from (a non-periodic function).
Where does periodize come from?
From period + -ize.
Questions about saying periodize
How do you pronounce periodize?
Say PEE-uh-ree-uh-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiəriəˌdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpiːəriəˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodize?
Periodize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · ree · uh · dyze.
Do Americans and Brits say periodize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiəriəˌdaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpiːəriəˌdaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.