How to pronounce unrealized
Say it like un-REE-uh-lyzd. Unrealized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- un
- REE
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrealized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unrealized
American and British speakers say unrealized in essentially the same way: /ənˈriəˌlaɪzd/ in the US and /ənˈriːəˌlaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-REE-uh-lyzd.
What does unrealized mean?
- Not realized; possible to obtain or achieve, yet not obtained or achieved.“The architect's unrealized dream was to design the tallest building in the world.”
- Not yet realized in cash; hypothetical.“unrealized capital gains”
Where does unrealized come from?
From un- + realized.
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Words that rhyme with unrealized
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Questions about saying unrealized
How do you pronounce unrealized?
Say un-REE-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈriəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ənˈriːəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrealized?
Unrealized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: un · REE · uh · lyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say unrealized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈriəˌlaɪzd/ and the British form is /ənˈriːəˌlaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.