How to Pronounce "vocalizing"
word
ˈvoʊkəˌɫaɪz
VOH-kuh-lize-ing
ˈvəʊ.kəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ
VOH-kuh-lye-zing
Definition
Making sounds with your voice, especially to express feelings or to practice speaking or singing. It can mean expressing thoughts out loud or making any kind of vocal sound.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvoʊkəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈvəʊ.kəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOH-kuh-lize-ing
UK
VOH-kuh-lye-zing
Listen in Context
The baby started vocalizing when she saw her mother.
She is vocalizing to practice her singing.
The teacher asked everyone to try vocalizing the new words.
I have trouble vocalizing my thoughts in meetings.