How to pronounce romanticize
Say it like roh-MAN-tih-syze. Romanticize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- roh
- MAN
- tih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romanticize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of romanticize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-MAN-tih-syze.
What does romanticize mean?
- To interpret, view, or portray something in a romantic (unrealistic, idealized) manner.
- To think or act in a romantic manner.
Where does romanticize come from?
From romantic + -ize.
Questions about saying romanticize
How do you pronounce romanticize?
Say roh-MAN-tih-syze. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romanticize?
Romanticize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: roh · MAN · tih · syze.
Is romanticize 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 /rəʊˈmæntɪsaɪz/ (roh-MAN-tih-syze).