How to pronounce verbalize
Say it like VUR-buh-lyze. Verbalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɝbəˌlaɪz/VUR-buh-lyze
UK British/ˈvɝrbəlaɪz/VURR-buh-lyze
- VUR
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of verbalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VURR-buh-lyze.
What does verbalize mean?
verb
- To speak or to use words to express.“Bill became tongue-tied and could not verbalize his thoughts in the presence of the girl he had a crush on.”
- To adapt (a word of another part of speech) as a verb.
Where does verbalize come from?
Partly from Middle French verbaliser and partly from verbal + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying verbalize
How do you pronounce verbalize?
Say VUR-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝbəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɝrbəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbalize?
Verbalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · buh · lyze.
Is verbalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɝrbəlaɪz/ (VURR-buh-lyze).