How to pronounce victimize
Say it like VIK-tuh-myze. Victimize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK).
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- VIK
- tuh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Victimize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of victimize
American and British speakers say victimize in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIK-tuh-myze.
What does victimize mean?
- To make (someone) a victim or sacrifice.
- To punish unjustly.
- To swindle or defraud.
Where does victimize come from?
From victim + -ize.
Questions about saying victimize
How do you pronounce victimize?
Say VIK-tuh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in victimize?
Victimize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIK). Broken into parts: VIK · tuh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say victimize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈvɪktəmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.