How to pronounce polarizing
Say it like POH-luh-ry-zing. Polarizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- luh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polarizing 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.
- ryKeep 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 polarizing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-luh-ry-zing.
What does polarizing mean?
- Characterized by strong, divided opinions among people; divisive.“It is a polarizing novel, loved by some and hated by others.”
- present participle and gerund of polarize How to pronounce polarize
Where does polarizing come from?
From polarize + -ing.
Questions about saying polarizing
How do you pronounce polarizing?
Say POH-luh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊləraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊləraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polarizing?
Polarizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · luh · ry · zing.
Is polarizing 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 /ˈpəʊləraɪzɪŋ/ (POH-luh-ry-zing).