How to pronounce anesthetize
Say it like uh-NES-thuh-tyze. Anesthetize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
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- uh
- NES
- thuh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anesthetize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anesthetize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-NEES-thuh-tyze.
What does anesthetize mean?
- To administer anesthesia to: to render unfeeling or unconscious through the use of narcotic substances, usually either alcohol or pharmaceutical drugs.“Just prior to surgery the doctor will anesthetize him and he will sleep for four hours.”
Questions about saying anesthetize
How do you pronounce anesthetize?
Say uh-NES-thuh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /əˈnɛsθətaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈniːsθətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anesthetize?
Anesthetize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: uh · NES · thuh · tyze.
Is anesthetize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈniːsθətaɪz/ (uh-NEES-thuh-tyze).