How to pronounce pressurize
Say it like PRESH-uh-ryze. Pressurize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRESH).
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- PRESH
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pressurize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pressurize
American and British speakers say pressurize in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRESH-uh-ryze.
What does pressurize mean?
- To put (physical) pressure on; to put under pressure.
- To coerce, put under duress; to pressure.
Where does pressurize come from?
From pressure + -ize.
Questions about saying pressurize
How do you pronounce pressurize?
Say PRESH-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pressurize?
Pressurize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRESH). Broken into parts: PRESH · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say pressurize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈprɛʃəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.