How to pronounce prioritize
Say it like pry-OR-uh-tyze. Prioritize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- pry
- OR
- uh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prioritize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prioritize
American and British speakers say prioritize in essentially the same way: /praɪˈɔrəˌtaɪz/ in the US and /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pry-OR-uh-tyze.
What does prioritize mean?
- To value, do, or choose something first, or before other things.“When I don't have time to buy everything at the store, I prioritize fresh fruit and vegetables over foods like rice or noodles.”
- To arrange or list a group of things in order of priority or importance.
- To rank something as having high priority.
Where does prioritize come from?
From priority + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- prioritise
Questions about saying prioritize
How do you pronounce prioritize?
Say pry-OR-uh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /praɪˈɔrəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prioritize?
Prioritize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: pry · OR · uh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say prioritize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪˈɔrəˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /praɪˈɒrətaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.