How to pronounce polarize
Say it like POH-luh-ryze. Polarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- luh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polarize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-luh-ryze.
What does polarize mean?
- To cause to have a polarization.
- To cause a group to be divided into extremes.
Where does polarize come from?
From French polarizer, equivalent to polar + -ize.
Questions about saying polarize
How do you pronounce polarize?
Say POH-luh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊləraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarize?
Polarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · luh · ryze.
Is polarize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊləraɪz/ (POH-luh-ryze).