How to pronounce stylize
Say it like STY-lyze. Stylize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stylize
American and British speakers say stylize in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈstaɪlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-lyze.
What does stylize mean?
- To represent (someone or something) in a particular style.
- To represent (someone or something) abstractly in a conventional manner, commonly fancifully symbolic, to identify a particular item, by omitting most of the detail that is not unique to the item in question.
Where does stylize come from?
From style + -ize. Probably from German stilisieren.
Questions about saying stylize
How do you pronounce stylize?
Say STY-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylize?
Stylize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say stylize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.