How to pronounce personalize
Say it like PUR-suh-nuh-lyze. Personalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- suh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 personalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nuh-lyze.
What does personalize mean?
- To adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.
- To represent something abstract as a person; to embody.
- To imbue something with one's personality.
Where does personalize come from?
From personal + -ize.
Questions about saying personalize
How do you pronounce personalize?
Say PUR-suh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personalize?
Personalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · suh · nuh · lyze.
Is personalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːsənəlaɪz/ (PUR-suh-nuh-lyze).