How to pronounce realizing
Say it like REE-uh-ly-zing. Realizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈriəˌlaɪzɪŋ/REE-uh-ly-zing
UK British/ˈrɪəlaɪzɪŋ/REER-ly-zing
- REE
- uh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of realizing
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: REER-ly-zing.
What does realizing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of realize How to pronounce realize
Questions about saying realizing
How do you pronounce realizing?
Say REE-uh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈriəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realizing?
Realizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · uh · ly · zing.
Is realizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈrɪəlaɪzɪŋ/ (REER-ly-zing).