How to pronounce amortize
Say it like AM-er-tyze. Amortize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amortize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amortize
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-MAW-tyze.
What does amortize mean?
- To alienate (property) in mortmain.
- To wipe out (a debt, liability etc.) gradually or in installments.
- To make a large cost or other quantity more manageable by dividing it into smaller parts (such as over a long time or across many transactions).
Where does amortize come from?
From Middle English amortisen, from Old French amortir (via the stem amortiss-), from Vulgar Latin *admortīre, derived from Latin mortuus (“dead”).
Questions about saying amortize
How do you pronounce amortize?
Say AM-er-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚtaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈmɔːtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amortize?
Amortize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er · tyze.
Is amortize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ (uh-MAW-tyze).