How to pronounce plagiarize
Say it like PLAY-juh-ryze. Plagiarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- juh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plagiarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of plagiarize
American and British speakers say plagiarize in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-juh-ryze.
What does plagiarize mean?
- To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.“She was caught trying to plagiarize an article for her thesis.”
Where does plagiarize come from?
From plagiary + -ize, ultimately from Latin plagiare (“to kidnap, to abduct”).
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Questions about saying plagiarize
How do you pronounce plagiarize?
Say PLAY-juh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plagiarize?
Plagiarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · juh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say plagiarize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.