How to pronounce tokenize
Say it like TOH-kuh-nyze. Tokenize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- kuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tokenize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tokenize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-kuh-nyze.
What does tokenize mean?
- To reduce to a token or set of tokens by lexical analysis.
- To substitute sensitive data with meaningless placeholders.
- To treat as a token minority.
Where does tokenize come from?
From token + -ize.
Questions about saying tokenize
How do you pronounce tokenize?
Say TOH-kuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊkənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊkənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tokenize?
Tokenize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · kuh · nyze.
Is tokenize 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 /ˈtəʊkənaɪz/ (TOH-kuh-nyze).