How do you pronounce "idolize"?

In American English: /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz/ (EYED-uh-leyez). In British English: /ˈaɪdəlˌaɪz/ (EYED-uhl-eyez). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz/ (EYED-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /ˈaɪdəlˌaɪz/ (EYED-uhl-eyez).

Is "idolize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz/ (EYED-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /ˈaɪdəlˌaɪz/ (EYED-uhl-eyez).

How to Pronounce "idolize"

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idolize

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/ˈaɪdəˌlaɪz/

EYED-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

aɪdid·əol·laɪzize

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