How do you pronounce "plagiarize"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪdʒɝˌaɪz/ (PLAYJ-ur-eyez). In British English: /plˈeɪdʒəɹˌaɪz/ (PL-ayj-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪdʒɝˌaɪz/ (PLAYJ-ur-eyez). In Australian English: /plˈeɪdʒəɹˌaɪz/ (PL-ayj-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪdʒɝˌaɪz/ (PLAYJ-ur-eyez), while in British English it's /plˈeɪdʒəɹˌaɪz/ (PL-ayj-uhr).

How to Pronounce "plagiarize"

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plagiarize

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/ˈpleɪdʒɝˌaɪz/

PLAYJ-ur-eyez

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪdʒpla·ɝgia·aɪzrize

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