How do you pronounce "realise"?

In American English: /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/ (REE-uh-leyez). In British English: /ɹˈɪəlˌaɪz/ (R-i-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/ (REE-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /ɹˈiəlaɪz/ (R-ee-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/ (REE-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪəlˌaɪz/ (R-i-uhl).

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realise

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/ˈriːəˌlaɪz/

REE-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

riːre·əal·laɪzise

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