How to pronounce pulverize
Say it like PUHL-vuh-ryze. Pulverize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- vuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulverize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vuhKeep 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 pulverize
American and British speakers say pulverize in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-vuh-ryze.
What does pulverize mean?
- American and Oxford British spelling of pulverise.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pulverize
How do you pronounce pulverize?
Say PUHL-vuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulverize?
Pulverize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · vuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say pulverize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.