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How to pronounce rubberize

Say it like RUHB-uh-ryze. Rubberize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).

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US American/ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/RUHB-uh-ryze
UK British/ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/RUHB-uh-ryze
  • RUHB
  • uh
  • ryze
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rubberize pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of rubberize

American and British speakers say rubberize in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/ in the UK.

British respelling: RUHB-uh-ryze.

What does rubberize mean?

verb
  1. To coat with rubber or a similar material.“rubberized silk”

Where does rubberize come from?

From rubber + -ize.

Questions about saying rubberize

How do you pronounce rubberize?

Say RUHB-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rubberize?

Rubberize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · uh · ryze.

Do Americans and Brits say rubberize the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌbəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).