How to pronounce vaporize
Say it like VAY-puh-ryze. Vaporize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
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- VAY
- puh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaporize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vaporize
American and British speakers say vaporize in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-puh-ryze.
What does vaporize mean?
- To turn into vapor.
Where does vaporize come from?
From vapor + -ize.
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Questions about saying vaporize
How do you pronounce vaporize?
Say VAY-puh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaporize?
Vaporize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · puh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say vaporize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈveɪpəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.