How to pronounce romanize
Say it like ROH-muh-nyze. Romanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH).
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- ROH
- muh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romanize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of romanize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH-muh-nyze.
What does romanize mean?
- To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.“The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system.”
- To make or become Roman in character or style.
- To make or become Roman Catholic in religion (by conversion), character or style.
Where does romanize come from?
From Roman + -ize.
Questions about saying romanize
How do you pronounce romanize?
Say ROH-muh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊməˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊmənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romanize?
Romanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROH). Broken into parts: ROH · muh · nyze.
Is romanize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊmənaɪz/ (ROH-muh-nyze).