How to pronounce radicalize
Say it like RAD-ih-kuh-lyze. Radicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
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- RAD
- ih
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radicalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 radicalize
American and British speakers say radicalize in essentially the same way: /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-ih-kuh-lyze.
What does radicalize mean?
- To make radical.
- To become radical; to adopt a radical political stance.
Where does radicalize come from?
From radical + -ize.
Questions about saying radicalize
How do you pronounce radicalize?
Say RAD-ih-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radicalize?
Radicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · ih · kuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say radicalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrædɪkəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.