How to pronounce pluralizing
Say it like PLUUR-uh-ly-zing. Pluralizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
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- PLUUR
- uh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluralizing 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pluralizing
American and British speakers say pluralizing in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUUR-uh-ly-zing.
What does pluralizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pluralize How to pronounce pluralize
Questions about saying pluralizing
How do you pronounce pluralizing?
Say PLUUR-uh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluralizing?
Pluralizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · uh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say pluralizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplʊrəlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.