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How to pronounce "socialize"

socialize

Verb
American
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlaɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

so cial ize

How natives say socialize

British
/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪz/

Syllable Breakdown

so cial ize

How natives say socialize

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'so' as in 'sew'.

  • Next, say 'shuh' with a relaxed tongue.

  • End with 'lahyz', stressing the 'lah' part.

Common Mistakes

  • soc-i-ali-ze

  • so-cial-i-ze

  • sho-cial-ize

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'səʊ' like 'so'.

  • Then, smoothly say 'shuhl'.

  • Finish with 'aiz', maintaining a short 'a'.

common mistakes

  • soc-i-ali-ze

  • so-cial-i-ze

  • sho-cial-ize

FAQ

Why is 'socialize' harder to pronounce?

It has a sound shift with 'sh' and ending 'ize'.

Which syllable is stressed?

The first syllable is stressed.

Is 'socialize' the same in British and American English?

The pronunciation is similar but vowel sounds differ.

Definition

socialize

To spend time with others in a friendly way.

Word Family

social

/ˈsoʊʃəl/

adjective

related to society

Example: She is very social.

society

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

noun

people in a community

Example: He studies society.

sociable

/ˈsoʊʃə.bəl/

adjective

enjoying company

Example: He is very sociable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Socialize' ends with 'ize' making it longer.

'Society' has a longer 'sa' sound.

'Sociable' ends with 'bəl' not 'aiz'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'sh' sound

Practice the 'sh' sound by saying 'shoe' repeatedly.

Stress the first syllable

Ensure your emphasis is on the 'so' part when you speak.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Socialize

advocacy

[ˈædvəkəsi]

alley

/ˈæ.li/

associate

/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/

charitable

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

charity

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

city

/ˈsɪti/

civic

/ˈsɪvɪk/

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