How to pronounce antagonize
Say it like an-TAG-ih-nyze. Antagonize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- an
- TAG
- ih
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antagonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of antagonize
American and British speakers say antagonize in essentially the same way: /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/ in the US and /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TAG-ih-nyze.
What does antagonize mean?
- To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).“The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.”
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Questions about saying antagonize
How do you pronounce antagonize?
Say an-TAG-ih-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/. In British English it is /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antagonize?
Antagonize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: an · TAG · ih · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say antagonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/ and the British form is /ænˈtæɡɪnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.