How to pronounce winterize
Say it like WIN-tuh-ryze. Winterize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winterize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of winterize
American and British speakers say winterize in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIN-tuh-ryze.
What does winterize mean?
- To prepare (something) for winter weather.
- To remove the saturated fats from (a vegetable oil) by cooling and filtering it, so that it does not become cloudy in the winter.
Where does winterize come from?
From winter + -ize.
Questions about saying winterize
How do you pronounce winterize?
Say WIN-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winterize?
Winterize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · tuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say winterize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪntəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.