How to pronounce utilizing
Say it like YOO-tuh-ly-zing. Utilizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- tuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utilizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of utilizing
- 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-zing.
What does utilizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of utilize How to pronounce utilize
Questions about saying utilizing
How do you pronounce utilizing?
Say YOO-tuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utilizing?
Utilizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · ly · zing.
Is utilizing 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 /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (YOO-tuh-ly-zing).