How to pronounce privatize
Say it like PRY-vuh-tyze. Privatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- vuh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Privatize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of privatize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRY-vuh-tyze.
What does privatize mean?
- To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry.
- To render (a variable, etc.) private in scope.
- To render a thought or an idea, private in scope.
Where does privatize come from?
From private + -ize.
Questions about saying privatize
How do you pronounce privatize?
Say PRY-vuh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪvətaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪvətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in privatize?
Privatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · vuh · tyze.
Is privatize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpraɪvətaɪz/ (PRY-vuh-tyze).