How to pronounce signalize
Say it like SIG-nuh-lyze. Signalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep 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 signalize
American and British speakers say signalize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nuh-lyze.
What does signalize mean?
- To communicate with (someone) by means of a signal.“a ship signalizes its consort”
- To indicate; to be a sign of.
- To furnish (a traffic intersection) with a traffic signal.
Where does signalize come from?
From signal + -ize.
Questions about saying signalize
How do you pronounce signalize?
Say SIG-nuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signalize?
Signalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say signalize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.