How to pronounce realises
Say it like REE-uh-ly-ziz. Realises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- uh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realises 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of realises
American and British speakers say realises in essentially the same way: /ˈriəˌlaɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-uh-ly-ziz.
What does realises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of realize How to pronounce realise
Questions about saying realises
How do you pronounce realises?
Say REE-uh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realises?
Realises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · ly · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say realises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriəˌlaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.