How to pronounce sexualize
Say it like SEK-shoo-uh-lyze. Sexualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- shoo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexualize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shooKeep 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 sexualize
American and British speakers say sexualize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɛkʃuːəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-shoo-uh-lyze.
What does sexualize mean?
- To render sexual, or apply sex appeal to (a person, thing, or concept).“Children’s beauty pageants sexualize childhood.”
- To distinguish as belonging to separate sexes.
Where does sexualize come from?
From sexual + -ize.
Questions about saying sexualize
How do you pronounce sexualize?
Say SEK-shoo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃuːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexualize?
Sexualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shoo · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say sexualize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkʃuəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkʃuːəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.