How to pronounce polymerized
Say it like POL-ih-muh-ryzd. Polymerized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- muh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polymerized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of polymerized
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-muh-ryzd.
What does polymerized mean?
- simple past and past participle of polymerize How to pronounce polymerize
Questions about saying polymerized
How do you pronounce polymerized?
Say POL-ih-muh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪməˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪməˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polymerized?
Polymerized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · muh · ryzd.
Is polymerized pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪməˌraɪzd/ (POL-ih-muh-ryzd).