How to pronounce problematize
Say it like PRAH-bluh-muh-tyze. Problematize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- bluh
- muh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Problematize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep 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 problematize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROB-luh-muh-tyze.
What does problematize mean?
- To make something into a problem.
- To consider something as if it were a problem.
- To propose problems.“Hear him problematize.”
Questions about saying problematize
How do you pronounce problematize?
Say PRAH-bluh-muh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑbləmətaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒbləmətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in problematize?
Problematize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · bluh · muh · tyze.
Is problematize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒbləmətaɪz/ (PROB-luh-muh-tyze).