How do you pronounce "vocalize"?

In American English: /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/ (VOHK-uh-leyez). In British English: /vˈəʊkəlˌaɪz/ (V-ohk-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/ (VOHK-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /vˈəʊkəlˌaɪz/ (V-ohk-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/ (VOHK-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /vˈəʊkəlˌaɪz/ (V-ohk-uhl).

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/ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪz/

VOHK-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

voʊkvo·əcal·laɪzize

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