How to pronounce pluralize
Say it like PLUUR-uh-lyze. Pluralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
- PLUUR
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pluralize
American and British speakers say pluralize in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUUR-uh-lyze.
What does pluralize mean?
- To make plural.“The word "orange" can be pluralized into "oranges".”
- To take a plural; to assume a plural form.“Nouns pluralize in English, but verbs do not.”
- To multiply; to make manifold.
Where does pluralize come from?
From plural + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pluralise
Questions about saying pluralize
How do you pronounce pluralize?
Say PLUUR-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralize?
Pluralize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say pluralize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈplʊrəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.