How to pronounce volumize
Say it like VOL-yoo-myze. Volumize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- yoo
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volumize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of volumize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-yoo-myze.
What does volumize mean?
- To add physical volume to.“Tired of her flat hairstyle, Vicki volumized her hair.”
Where does volumize come from?
From volume + -ize.
Questions about saying volumize
How do you pronounce volumize?
Say VOL-yoo-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑljumaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈvɒljuːmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volumize?
Volumize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · yoo · myze.
Is volumize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈvɒljuːmaɪz/ (VOL-yoo-myze).