How to pronounce vocalizes
Say it like VOH-kuh-ly-ziz. Vocalizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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- VOH
- kuh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalizes 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vocalizes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-kuh-ly-ziz.
What does vocalizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of vocalize How to pronounce vocalize
Questions about saying vocalizes
How do you pronounce vocalizes?
Say VOH-kuh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalizes?
Vocalizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · kuh · ly · ziz.
Is vocalizes 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 /ˈvəʊkəˌlaɪzɪz/ (VOH-kuh-ly-ziz).