How to pronounce popularise
Say it like POP-yuh-luh-ryze. Popularise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- yuh
- luh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popularise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 popularise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-luh-ryze.
What does popularise mean?
- To make something popular.“Homer Simpson popularized the term "d'oh".”
- To present information in a form less difficult for the general public to understand or enjoy, especially by excluding details and jargon found in technical or academic publications.
Where does popularise come from?
From popular + -ise.
Questions about saying popularise
How do you pronounce popularise?
Say POP-yuh-luh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjʊləraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjʊləraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popularise?
Popularise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · yuh · luh · ryze.
Is popularise 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 /ˈpɒpjʊləraɪz/ (POP-yuh-luh-ryze).