How to pronounce standardize
Say it like STAN-der-dyze. Standardize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- der
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standardize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of standardize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAN-duh-dyze.
What does standardize mean?
- American and Oxford British standard spelling of standardise.
Where does standardize come from?
From standard + -ize.
Questions about saying standardize
How do you pronounce standardize?
Say STAN-der-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈstændɚˌdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstændəˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standardize?
Standardize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · der · dyze.
Is standardize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstændəˌdaɪz/ (STAN-duh-dyze).