How to pronounce regionalize
Say it like REE-juh-nuh-lyze. Regionalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- juh
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regionalize 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 regionalize
American and British speakers say regionalize in essentially the same way: /ˈridʒənəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈriːdʒənəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-juh-nuh-lyze.
What does regionalize mean?
- To divide into or organize according to regions.
- To administer on a regional basis.
Where does regionalize come from?
From regional + -ize.
Questions about saying regionalize
How do you pronounce regionalize?
Say REE-juh-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈridʒənəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈriːdʒənəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regionalize?
Regionalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · juh · nuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say regionalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈridʒənəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈriːdʒənəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.