Start with 'so' as in 'sew'.
Next, say 'shuh' with a relaxed tongue.
End with 'lahyz', stressing the 'lah' part.
soc-i-ali-ze
so-cial-i-ze
sho-cial-ize
Start with 'səʊ' like 'so'.
Then, smoothly say 'shuhl'.
Finish with 'aiz', maintaining a short 'a'.
soc-i-ali-ze
so-cial-i-ze
sho-cial-ize
It has a sound shift with 'sh' and ending 'ize'.
The first syllable is stressed.
The pronunciation is similar but vowel sounds differ.
To spend time with others in a friendly way.
/ˈsoʊʃəl/
related to society
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/
people in a community
/ˈsoʊʃə.bəl/
enjoying company
'Socialize' ends with 'ize' making it longer.
'Society' has a longer 'sa' sound.
'Sociable' ends with 'bəl' not 'aiz'.
Practice the 'sh' sound by saying 'shoe' repeatedly.
Ensure your emphasis is on the 'so' part when you speak.
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