4 syllables: Re, vi, tal, ize. Stress on vi.
ree-VEYE-tuh-leyez
/ɹiˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/
Revitalize is pronounced ree-VEYE-tuh-leyez (/ɹiˈvaɪtəˌlaɪz/). It has four syllables (Re-vi-tal-ize), with the stress on "vi". Revitalize is a verb meaning to give new vitality or energy to something, to restore strength, vigor, or life to a person, organization, or system. It often implies refreshing or renewing and can apply to health, communities, brands, or processes. The term suggests a deliberate effort to reinvigorate and renew functionality or appeal.
verbRevitalize is a verb meaning to give new vitality or energy to something, to restore strength, vigor, or life to a person, organization, or system. It often implies refreshing or renewing and can apply to health, communities, brands, or processes. The term suggests a deliberate effort to reinvigorate and renew functionality or appeal.
"The city launched a program to revitalize the downtown area with new parks and busier storefronts."
"Efforts to revitalize the brand helped attract a younger audience."
"Proper rest and nutrition can revitalize your energy levels after a long week."
Pronounce as /rɪˈvaɪ.tə.laɪt/ in US/UK/AU; stress on the second syllable (vai) with a clear 'v' then a light 'tə' before the final /laɪt/. Tip: start with a quick /r/ without a strong trill, then glide into /ɪ/ before the stressed /ˈvaɪ/. The final /tə.laɪt/ should be swift but distinct, ending with /aɪt/. Audio references: Cambridge, Oxford, Forvo entries show native pronunciations you can mimic.
Two common errors: 1) Misplacing stress, saying re-VI-tal-ize instead of rɪ-ˈvaɪ-; keep the stress on 'vai'. 2) Slurring the final -ize as /ɪz/ or /t/ blends; ensure final /laɪt/ is crisp with a clear /t/. Practice by isolating /ˈvaɪ/ and /laɪt/, then blend with the preceding /rɪ/ and /tə/ to avoid a choppy ending.
In US/UK/AU, the primary variation is rhoticity: US and AU typically rhotic, pronouncing the /r/ clearly in all positions; UK RP is non-rhotic, often a lighter /r/ or none before vowels. Vowel quality in /aɪ/ can be slightly longer in American speech; /tə/ may be reduced to /tə/ or even /tə/ in casual UK speech. The final /laɪt/ tends to be crisp in all, but vowel duration can vary with connected speech. Overall, maintain /ˈvaɪ/ nucleus across accents.
Difficulties center on syllable-timed rhythm and multi-syllabic structure: the mid syllable /tə/ can be reduced, and the exact vowel diphthong in /aɪ/ requires precise tongue height and lip rounding. The 'vai' /aɪ/ requires a smooth glide from /v/ to a high front vowel; beginners often misplace the stress or let /laɪt/ blend with previous syllables, making the ending unclear. Practice separating /rɪ/ + /ˈvaɪ/ + /təlaɪt to lock the flow.
A unique feature is the consecutive consonants surrounding the stressed nucleus: /rɪˈvaɪ.tə.laɪt/ includes a soft 't' onset before /ə/ and a clear /laɪt/ at the end, with two syllables following the primary stress. Ensuring the transition from /ɪ/ to /ˈvaɪ/ and then to /tə/ requires controlled mouth opening and precise timing to avoid carrying the stress into the next syllable or blending into the final /laɪt/ too early.
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Revitalize comes from the prefix re- (again, back) plus vital, from the Latin vitalis meaning 'of life' (from vita, life). The suffix -ize (or -ize) is a productive English verb-forming element meaning 'to cause to be' or 'to become.' The origin is tied to Latin in which vitalis, vita, and the concept of life were central. The English verb revitalize appeared in the late 19th to early 20th century as medical and social language adopted the term to describe restoring health or vitality. By mid-20th century it broadened to general usage, describing rejuvenation of organizations, economies, or practices. First known uses align with medical language about restoring vigor and later move into business and marketing discourse, where revitalize became common in strategies to rejuvenate brands or communities.
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