How to pronounce verbalizing
Say it like VUR-buh-ly-zing. Verbalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- buh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbalizing 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.
- 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 verbalizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-buh-ly-zing.
What does verbalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of verbalize How to pronounce verbalize
Questions about saying verbalizing
How do you pronounce verbalizing?
Say VUR-buh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbalizing?
Verbalizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · buh · ly · zing.
Is verbalizing 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 /ˈvɜːbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (VUR-buh-ly-zing).