How to pronounce utilise
Say it like YOO-tih-lyze. Utilise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- tih
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep 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 utilise
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tih-lyze.
What does utilise mean?
- To make use of; to use.
- To make useful; to find a practical use for.
- To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.
Where does utilise come from?
From French utilizer, from Italian utilizzare, from utile (“useful”), from Latin ūtilis, from ūtī (“use”).
Questions about saying utilise
How do you pronounce utilise?
Say YOO-tih-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutɪlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilise?
Utilise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tih · lyze.
Is utilise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/ (YOO-tih-lyze).