How to pronounce tropicalize
Say it like TRAH-pih-kuh-lyze. Tropicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH).
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- TRAH
- pih
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tropicalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tropicalize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROP-ih-kuh-lyze.
What does tropicalize mean?
- To modify something (such as electronic equipment) for use in the tropics, especially by making it resistant to heat and humidity
Where does tropicalize come from?
From tropical + -ize.
Questions about saying tropicalize
How do you pronounce tropicalize?
Say TRAH-pih-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑpɪkəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒpɪkəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tropicalize?
Tropicalize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH). Broken into parts: TRAH · pih · kuh · lyze.
Is tropicalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒpɪkəlaɪz/ (TROP-ih-kuh-lyze).