How to pronounce tranquilize
Say it like TRAYNG-kwih-lyze. Tranquilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYNG).
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- TRAYNG
- kwih
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tranquilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tranquilize
American and British speakers say tranquilize in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYNG-kwih-lyze.
What does tranquilize mean?
- To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.“The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo.”
- To make (something or someone) tranquil.
- To dart (a person or animal) with a sedative“The bear should go down several minutes after being tranquilized.”
Where does tranquilize come from?
From Middle French tranquiliser.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tranquilize
How do you pronounce tranquilize?
Say TRAYNG-kwih-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tranquilize?
Tranquilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYNG). Broken into parts: TRAYNG · kwih · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say tranquilize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪŋkwɪlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.