How to pronounce virtualize
Say it like VUR-tyoo-uh-lyze. Virtualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- tyoo
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virtualize 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.
- tyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of virtualize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-tyoo-uh-lyze.
What does virtualize mean?
- To run a program in virtual storage.
- To simulate (or make virtual) some effect or condition on a computer.
- To make or conform to a virtual reality.
Where does virtualize come from?
From virtual + -ize.
Questions about saying virtualize
How do you pronounce virtualize?
Say VUR-tyoo-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtjuəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtjuːəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virtualize?
Virtualize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · tyoo · uh · lyze.
Is virtualize 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 /ˈvɜːtjuːəlaɪz/ (VUR-tyoo-uh-lyze).