How to pronounce "immortalizing" in English
ɪˈmɔːr.təlˌaɪ.zɪŋ
ih·MOR·təl·eye·zing
Primary stress: MOR
Hear native speakers say immortalizing in context across real video clips
Thanks for watching this episode of SciShow. Each month this year, we’re celebrating a different rocket by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin. by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “immortalizing”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ih
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MOR
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
təl
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
eye
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
zing
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "immortalizing" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "immortalizing is" sounds like "immortalizing-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "immortalizing" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Each month this year, we’re celebrating a different rocket by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin.”— SciShowWatch clip
““The Eagle has landed.” The moonwalk was broadcast live on television, immortalizing Neil Armstrong’s words here: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.””— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“>> Immortalizing Daniel Andrews in bronze”— News24Watch clip
“But the cells came from a specific human, and the new practice of immortalizing cell lines raised thorny questions about ownership.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“This month, we’re celebrating NASA’s adorable hopping robot by immortalizing it in pin form!”— SciShowWatch clip
Practice Speaking “immortalizing”
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Each month this year, we’re celebrating a different rocket by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin.
Hear it in context: “immortalizing”
5 clipsThe English word “immortalizing” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɪˈmɔːr.təlˌaɪ.zɪŋ (phonetic respelling: ih-MOR-təl-eye-zing). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (ih · MOR · təl · eye · zing), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MOR). Grammatically, “immortalizing” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “immortalizing” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from SciShow, News24.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #1 · @5:45
“Thanks for watching this episode of SciShow. Each month this year, we’re celebrating a different rocket by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin. by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @3:38
“and ultimately touch down on the lunar surface. “The Eagle has landed.” The moonwalk was broadcast live on television, immortalizing Neil Armstrong’s words here: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The moonwalk was broadcast live on television, immortalizing Neil Armstrong’s words here:”
- 🇺🇸 USNews24Clip #3 · @0:08
“government cutting back on consultants and shutting down Infrastructure Victoria. Alongside this, the controversial statue of former Premier Daniel Andrews is also being put on ice. >> Immortalizing Daniel Andrews in bronze Daniel Andrews is also being put on ice. >> Immortalizing Daniel Andrews in bronze”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @4:07
“Trying out new drugs on a dish full of human cells is cheaper and safer. But the cells came from a specific human, and the new practice of immortalizing cell lines raised thorny questions about ownership. lines raised thorny questions about ownership.”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #5 · @5:31
“Thanks for watching this episode of SciShow. This month, we’re celebrating NASA’s adorable hopping robot by immortalizing it in pin form! hopping robot by immortalizing it in pin form!”
Definition & Meaning: “immortalizing”
- Alternative spelling of immortalise.
- To remove the effects of normal apoptosis.
- present participle and gerund of immortalize
Example Sentences (3)
- “The meek intelligence of thoſe dear eyes / (Bleſt be the art that can immortalize, / The art that baffles time's tyrannic claim / To quench it) here ſhines on me ſtill the ſame.”
- “Each month this year, we’re celebrating a different rocket by immortalizing it as a spiffy-looking, limited-edition pin.”
- ““The Eagle has landed.” The moonwalk was broadcast live on television, immortalizing Neil Armstrong’s words here: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “immortalizing”
- Pronunciation:
- ih-MOR-təl-eye-zing
- Syllables:
- ih · MOR · təl · eye · zing
- Written Hyphenation:
- im · mor · tal · iz · ing
- Primary stress:
- MOR
- IPA:
- ɪˈmɔːr.təlˌaɪ.zɪŋ
- Hear it in context
- immortalizing
Words that Rhyme with “immortalizing”
-ɔrtəlˌaɪzɪŋWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"immortalizing" (⁄ɪˈmɔːr.təlˌaɪ.zɪŋ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "immortalizing" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about immortalizing
How do you pronounce “immortalizing”?
“immortalizing” is pronounced ⁄ɪˈmɔːr.təlˌaɪ.zɪŋ⁄ (ih-MOR-təl-eye-zing). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “immortalizing”?
“immortalizing” has 5 syllables: ih · MOR · təl · eye · zing.
Where is the stress in “immortalizing”?
The primary stress in “immortalizing” is on “MOR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “immortalizing” mean?
Alternative spelling of immortalise.
How can I hear “immortalizing” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “immortalizing”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).