How to pronounce politicize
Say it like puh-LIT-ih-syze. Politicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT).
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- puh
- LIT
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of politicize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-LIT-ih-syze.
What does politicize mean?
- To engage in or discuss politics.
- To give something political characteristics; to turn into a political issue.“My parents started politicizing the weather as soon as they opened their snowplow business.”
- To make someone politically active or aware.
Where does politicize come from?
From politic + -ize.
Words that rhyme with politicize
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Questions about saying politicize
How do you pronounce politicize?
Say puh-LIT-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politicize?
Politicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIT). Broken into parts: puh · LIT · ih · syze.
Is politicize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈlɪtɪˌsaɪz/ (puh-LIT-ih-syze).