How to pronounce popularizer
Say it like PAH-pyuh-luh-ry-zer. Popularizer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- pyuh
- luh
- ry
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popularizer 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.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of popularizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-luh-ry-zuh.
What does popularizer mean?
- One who popularizes something.
Where does popularizer come from?
From popularize + -er.
Questions about saying popularizer
How do you pronounce popularizer?
Say PAH-pyuh-luh-ry-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjələˌraɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjələˌraɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popularizer?
Popularizer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · pyuh · luh · ry · zer.
Is popularizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɒpjələˌraɪzə/ (POP-yuh-luh-ry-zuh).