How to pronounce weaponize
Say it like WEP-uh-nyze. Weaponize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEP).
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- WEP
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaponize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of weaponize
American and British speakers say weaponize in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛpənaɪz/ in the US and /ˈwɛpənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEP-uh-nyze.
What does weaponize mean?
- To make into a weapon.“Anything can be weaponized. A big enough rock, dropped from a sufficient height, is a very good weapon.”
- To make more effective as a weapon.“To weaponize anthrax it is made more distributable, not more virulent.”
Where does weaponize come from?
From weapon + -ize. First use appears c.
Questions about saying weaponize
How do you pronounce weaponize?
Say WEP-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛpənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛpənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaponize?
Weaponize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEP). Broken into parts: WEP · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say weaponize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛpənaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwɛpənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.