How to pronounce professionalize
Say it like pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lyze. Professionalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH).
- pruh
- FESH
- uh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Professionalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESHSay 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of professionalize
American and British speakers say professionalize in essentially the same way: /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lyze.
What does professionalize mean?
- To make something professional.
- To advance an occupation to the level of a profession.
Where does professionalize come from?
From professional + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- professionalise
Questions about saying professionalize
How do you pronounce professionalize?
Say pruh-FESH-uh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in professionalize?
Professionalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH). Broken into parts: pruh · FESH · uh · nuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say professionalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /prəˈfɛʃənəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.