How to pronounce ritualize
Say it like RICH-oo-uh-lyze. Ritualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH).
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- RICH
- oo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ritualize
American and British speakers say ritualize in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɪtʃuːəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RICH-oo-uh-lyze.
What does ritualize mean?
- To make into a ritual.
Where does ritualize come from?
From ritual + -ize.
Questions about saying ritualize
How do you pronounce ritualize?
Say RICH-oo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtʃuːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritualize?
Ritualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH). Broken into parts: RICH · oo · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say ritualize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtʃuəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtʃuːəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.