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How to pronounce aphetize

Say it like AF-uh-tyze. Aphetize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF).

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US American/ˈæfəˌtaɪz/AF-uh-tyze
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • AF
  • uh
  • tyze
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Aphetize pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. AFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

What does aphetize mean?

verb
  1. To shorten by aphesis.

Where does aphetize come from?

aphesis or aphetic + -ize.

Questions about saying aphetize

How do you pronounce aphetize?

Say AF-uh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈæfəˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in aphetize?

Aphetize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AF). Broken into parts: AF · uh · tyze.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).