How to pronounce vocalize
Say it like VOH-kuh-lyze. Vocalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/VOH-kuh-lyze
UK British/ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪz/VOH-kuh-lyze
- VOH
- kuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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 vocalize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kuh-lyze.
What does vocalize mean?
verb
- To express with the voice, to utter.
- To produce noises or calls from the throat.“We could hear the monkeys vocalizing, though we could not see them.”
- To sing without using words.
Where does vocalize come from?
From vocal + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- outspeak
- voice
- sound
- vocalise
- vowelize
- vowelise
- articulate
- enunciate
Words that rhyme with vocalize
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vocalize.
Questions about saying vocalize
How do you pronounce vocalize?
Say VOH-kuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalize?
Vocalize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kuh · lyze.
Is vocalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪz/ (VOH-kuh-lyze).