How to pronounce realize
Say it like REE-uh-lyze. Realize 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
Realize 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 realize
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: REER-lyze.
What does realize mean?
- be fully aware or cognizant of
- perceive (an idea or situation) mentally“Now I see!”“I just can't see your point”
- make real or concrete; give reality or substance to“our ideas must be substantiated into actions”
Where does realize come from?
From real (adjective) + -ize (suffix denoting the making of what is indicated by the word it is attached to), possibly modeled after French réaliser, Middle French réaliser (“to make real; to convert (something) into assets or cash”), from
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Words that rhyme with realize
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Questions about saying realize
How do you pronounce realize?
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 realize?
Realize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · lyze.
Is realize 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 realize?
Realize sounds the same as realise in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.