How to pronounce popularize
Say it like PAH-pyuh-luh-ryze. Popularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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US American/ˈpɑpjələˌraɪz/PAH-pyuh-luh-ryze
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- PAH
- pyuh
- luh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popularize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does popularize mean?
verb
- American and Oxford British spelling of popularise.
Where does popularize come from?
From popular + -ize.
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Questions about saying popularize
How do you pronounce popularize?
Say PAH-pyuh-luh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjələˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popularize?
Popularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · pyuh · luh · ryze.