How to pronounce practicalize
Say it like PRAK-tih-kuh-lyze. Practicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK).
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- PRAK
- tih
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Practicalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of practicalize
American and British speakers say practicalize in essentially the same way: /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAK-tih-kuh-lyze.
What does practicalize mean?
- To render practical; to put into practice.
Where does practicalize come from?
From practical + -ize.
Questions about saying practicalize
How do you pronounce practicalize?
Say PRAK-tih-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in practicalize?
Practicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAK). Broken into parts: PRAK · tih · kuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say practicalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpræktɪkəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.