How to pronounce securitize
Say it like sih-KYUUR-uh-tyze. Securitize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- sih
- KYUUR
- uh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Securitize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of securitize
American and British speakers say securitize in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/ in the US and /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KYUUR-uh-tyze.
What does securitize mean?
- To convert assets or claims (typically outstanding loans or other receivables) to securities, usually by selling them with a discount to a financial intermediary, which pools them with other similar assets and sells further as securities to third-party investors.
Where does securitize come from?
From security (“tradeable financial asset”) + -ize.
Questions about saying securitize
How do you pronounce securitize?
Say sih-KYUUR-uh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in securitize?
Securitize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: sih · KYUUR · uh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say securitize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /sɪˈkjʊrəˌtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.