How to pronounce alchemise
Say it like AL-kuh-myze. Alchemise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alchemise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of alchemise
American and British speakers say alchemise in essentially the same way: /ˈælkəmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈælkəmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-kuh-myze.
What does alchemise mean?
- To change something's properties by means of alchemy or as if by magic.“Their dearest wish was to alchemise iron into gold.”
Where does alchemise come from?
From alchemy + -ise.
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Questions about saying alchemise
How do you pronounce alchemise?
Say AL-kuh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈælkəmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alchemise?
Alchemise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say alchemise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈælkəmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈælkəmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.