How to pronounce anglicise
Say it like ANG-glih-syze. Anglicise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- glih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglicise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anglicise
American and British speakers say anglicise in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-glih-syze.
What does anglicise mean?
- To make English, as to customs, culture, pronunciation, spelling, or style.
- To dub or translate into English.
- To become English.
Where does anglicise come from?
From Latin anglic(us) + -ise.
Questions about saying anglicise
How do you pronounce anglicise?
Say ANG-glih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anglicise?
Anglicise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · glih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say anglicise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡlɪsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.