How to pronounce womanize
Say it like WUUM-uh-nyze. Womanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM).
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- WUUM
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Womanize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUUMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of womanize
American and British speakers say womanize in essentially the same way: /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WUUM-uh-nyze.
What does womanize mean?
- To flirt with or seduce, or attempt to seduce, women, especially lecherously.
- To turn into a woman; to feminize.
Where does womanize come from?
From woman + -ize.
Questions about saying womanize
How do you pronounce womanize?
Say WUUM-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in womanize?
Womanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUUM). Broken into parts: WUUM · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say womanize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwʊməˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.