How to pronounce randomize
Say it like RAN-duh-myze. Randomize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN).
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- RAN
- duh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Randomize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of randomize
American and British speakers say randomize in essentially the same way: /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAN-duh-myze.
What does randomize mean?
- US and Oxford British English standard spelling of randomise.
Where does randomize come from?
From random + -ize.
Questions about saying randomize
How do you pronounce randomize?
Say RAN-duh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in randomize?
Randomize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN). Broken into parts: RAN · duh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say randomize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrændəˌmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.