How to pronounce anthropomorphize
Say it like an-thruh-puh-MAW-fyze. Anthropomorphize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAW).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- MAW
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropomorphize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropomorphize
American and British speakers say anthropomorphize in essentially the same way: /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔfaɪz/ in the US and /ˌænθrəpəˈmɒfaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-thruh-puh-MOF-eyez.
What does anthropomorphize mean?
- To endow with human qualities.
- To ascribe human characteristics and behaviors to nonhuman entities.
Where does anthropomorphize come from?
By surface analysis, anthropo- + morph + -ize.
Questions about saying anthropomorphize
How do you pronounce anthropomorphize?
Say an-thruh-puh-MAW-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɒfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropomorphize?
Anthropomorphize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAW). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · MAW · fyze.
Do Americans and Brits say anthropomorphize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔfaɪz/ and the British form is /ˌænθrəpəˈmɒfaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.