How to pronounce suburbanize
Say it like suh-BUR-buh-nyze. Suburbanize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- suh
- BUR
- buh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbanize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbanize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-BUR-buh-nyze.
What does suburbanize mean?
- To make suburban; to convert or adapt to a suburb.
Where does suburbanize come from?
From suburban + -ize.
Questions about saying suburbanize
How do you pronounce suburbanize?
Say suh-BUR-buh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /səˈbɝbəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbanize?
Suburbanize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: suh · BUR · buh · nyze.
Is suburbanize 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 /səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪz/ (suh-BUR-buh-nyze).