How to pronounce summarize
Say it like SUHM-uh-ryze. Summarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
- SUHM
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Summarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of summarize
American and British speakers say summarize in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-uh-ryze.
What does summarize mean?
- To prepare a summary of (something).“Jim was asked to summarize the document by Wednesday.”
- To give a recapitulation of the salient facts; to recapitulate or review.“After the meeting, Jim summarized the major decisions made.”
Where does summarize come from?
From summary + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying summarize
How do you pronounce summarize?
Say SUHM-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in summarize?
Summarize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say summarize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.