How do you pronounce "utilize"?

In American English: /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/ (YOOT-uh-leyez). In British English: /jˈuːtɪlˌaɪz/ (Y-oot-il). In Canadian English: /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/ (YOOT-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /jˈuːtɪlˌaɪz/ (Y-oot-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/ (YOOT-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /jˈuːtɪlˌaɪz/ (Y-oot-il).

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/ˈjuːtəˌlaɪz/

YOOT-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

juːtuti·əli·laɪzze

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