How to pronounce "organize"

organize

Verb
American
/ˈɔːrɡəˌnaɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

or ga nize

How natives say organize

British
/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

or ga nize

How natives say organize

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'or', like in 'or'

  • Add 'ga', pronouncing the 'g' as in 'go'

  • Finish with 'nize', similar to 'nice' but ending with 'z'

Common Mistakes

  • or-gan-ize

  • or-ga-nize (incorrect stress)

  • or-gi-nize

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is the stress on 'or' or 'ga'?

The stress is on 'or'.

Why does 'nize' sound like 'nice'?

Both end with a long 'i' followed by a 'z' or 's' sound.

Do you pronounce the 'r' in 'or'?

Yes, in American English, the 'r' is pronounced.

Definition

organize

To arrange or put in order.

Word Family

organization

/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

A group or structure formed for a purpose

Example: They joined an international organization.

organizational

/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

adjective

Relating to an organization

Example: She has strong organizational skills.

organizer

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

noun

A person who plans or arranges events

Example: He was the main organizer of the event.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Organization has an extra syllable 'za-tion'.

Organizational has even more syllables and a different stress pattern.

Organizer ends with 'er', changing the ending sound.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the Right Syllable

Remember to stress the first syllable 'or' for correct pronunciation.

Practice Common Phrases

Saying sentences with 'organize' helps with muscle memory in your pronunciation practice.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Organize

agenda

/əˈdʒɛn.də/

amend

/əˈmɛnd/

anniversary

/ˌænɪˈvɜrsəri/

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

authorize

/ˈɔθəˌraɪz/

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

center

/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

chronicle

/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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