How to pronounce regularize
Say it like REG-yuh-ler-eyez. Regularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛɡjəlɚaɪz/REG-yuh-ler-eyez
UK British/ˈrɛɡjələaɪz/REG-yuh-luh-eyez
- REG
- yuh
- ler
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regularize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of regularize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REG-yuh-luh-eyez.
What does regularize mean?
verb
- To make regular.“Regularizing spelling was an important step in the advancement of literary society.”
Where does regularize come from?
From regular + -ize.
Questions about saying regularize
How do you pronounce regularize?
Say REG-yuh-ler-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəlɚaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjələaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regularize?
Regularize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · ler · eyez.
Is regularize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛɡjələaɪz/ (REG-yuh-luh-eyez).