How to pronounce amortizing
Say it like AM-er-ty-zing. Amortizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- ty
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amortizing 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amortizing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-ty-zing.
What does amortizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of amortize How to pronounce amortize
Questions about saying amortizing
How do you pronounce amortizing?
Say AM-er-ty-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌtaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amortizing?
Amortizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er · ty · zing.
Is amortizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæməˌtaɪzɪŋ/ (AM-uh-ty-zing).