How to pronounce revitalize
Say it like ree-VY-tuh-lyze. Revitalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- ree
- VY
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revitalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep 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 revitalize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-VY-tuh-lyze.
What does revitalize mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of revitalise.
Where does revitalize come from?
From re- + vital + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying revitalize
How do you pronounce revitalize?
Say ree-VY-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /riˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revitalize?
Revitalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: ree · VY · tuh · lyze.
Is revitalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/ (ree-VY-tuh-lyze).