How to pronounce trivialize
Say it like TRIV-ee-uh-lyze. Trivialize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV).
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- TRIV
- ee
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trivialize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of trivialize
American and British speakers say trivialize in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIV-ee-uh-lyze.
What does trivialize mean?
- To make something appear trivial
Where does trivialize come from?
From trivial + -ize.
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Questions about saying trivialize
How do you pronounce trivialize?
Say TRIV-ee-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trivialize?
Trivialize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIV). Broken into parts: TRIV · ee · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say trivialize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪviəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.