How to pronounce socialize
Say it like SOH-shuh-lyze. Socialize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socialize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of socialize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-lyze.
What does socialize mean?
- To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.“hoping to socialize a bit at the company holiday party”
- To instruct (somebody), usually subconsciously and mostly by example, in the etiquette of a society.“depending on how children are socialized regarding racial and ethnic biases”
- To take something into collective or governmental ownership.“fears about potential attempts to socialize medicine”
Where does socialize come from?
From social + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- socialise
Questions about saying socialize
How do you pronounce socialize?
Say SOH-shuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socialize?
Socialize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · lyze.
Is socialize 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 /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪz/ (SOH-shuh-lyze).