How to pronounce responsibilize
Say it like rih-SPON-suh-bih-lyze. Responsibilize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON).
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- rih
- SPON
- suh
- bih
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Responsibilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of responsibilize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-SPON-suh-bih-lyze.
What does responsibilize mean?
- To make responsible; to imbue with a sense of responsibility.
Where does responsibilize come from?
From responsible + -ize.
Questions about saying responsibilize
How do you pronounce responsibilize?
Say rih-SPON-suh-bih-lyze. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɑnsəbɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in responsibilize?
Responsibilize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPON). Broken into parts: rih · SPON · suh · bih · lyze.
Is responsibilize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlaɪz/ (rih-SPON-suh-bih-lyze).