How to pronounce utilizes
Say it like YOO-tuh-ly-ziz. Utilizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- tuh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilizes 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of utilizes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tuh-ly-ziz.
What does utilizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of utilize How to pronounce utilize
Questions about saying utilizes
How do you pronounce utilizes?
Say YOO-tuh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilizes?
Utilizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · ly · ziz.
Is utilizes 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 /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪz/ (YOO-tuh-ly-ziz).