How to pronounce analyze
Say it like AN-uh-lyze. Analyze has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
- AN
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analyze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of analyze
American and British speakers say analyze in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈænəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-lyze.
What does analyze mean?
- To subject to analysis.
- To resolve (anything complex) into its elements.“analyze a problem”
- To separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately.
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Questions about saying analyze
How do you pronounce analyze?
Say AN-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analyze?
Analyze has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say analyze the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.