How to pronounce vandalize
Say it like VAN-duh-lyze. Vandalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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US American/ˈvændəˌlaɪz/VAN-duh-lyze
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- VAN
- duh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vandalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does vandalize mean?
verb
- American, Canadian, and Oxford British English standard spelling of vandalise.
Where does vandalize come from?
From vandal + -ize.
Questions about saying vandalize
How do you pronounce vandalize?
Say VAN-duh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvændəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vandalize?
Vandalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · duh · lyze.