How to pronounce westernize
Say it like WES-ter-nyze. Westernize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westernize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of westernize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-nyze.
What does westernize mean?
- To render something western in character.
Where does westernize come from?
From western + -ize.
Questions about saying westernize
How do you pronounce westernize?
Say WES-ter-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westernize?
Westernize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · nyze.
Is westernize 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 /ˈwɛstəˌnaɪz/ (WES-tuh-nyze).