How to pronounce phonologize
Say it like fuh-NOL-uh-jyze. Phonologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL).
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- fuh
- NOL
- uh
- jyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonologize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phonologize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fuh-NOL-uh-jyze.
What does phonologize mean?
- To shift to a phonemic status by developing a phonetic feature.
Where does phonologize come from?
From phonology + -ize.
Words that rhyme with phonologize
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Questions about saying phonologize
How do you pronounce phonologize?
Say fuh-NOL-uh-jyze. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɑləˌdʒaɪz/. In British English it is /fəˈnɒləˌdʒaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonologize?
Phonologize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOL). Broken into parts: fuh · NOL · uh · jyze.
Is phonologize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fəˈnɒləˌdʒaɪz/ (fuh-NOL-uh-jyze).