How to pronounce realise
Say it like REE-uh-lyze. Realise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 realise
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: REER-lyze.
What does realise mean?
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages“How much do you make a month in your new job?”“She earns a lot in her new job”
- convert into cash; of goods and property
- expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
Where does realise come from?
From real + -ise, possibly from French réaliser and Middle French réaliser (“to make real; to convert (something) into assets or cash”).
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Questions about saying realise
How do you pronounce realise?
Say REE-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realise?
Realise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · lyze.
Is realise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈrɪəˌlaɪz/ (REER-lyze).
What words sound the same as realise?
Realise sounds the same as realize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.