How to pronounce apotheosize
Say it like uh-PAH-thee-oh-syze. Apotheosize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- uh
- PAH
- thee
- oh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apotheosize 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apotheosize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POTH-ee-oh-syze.
What does apotheosize mean?
- To deify; to convert into a god.
- To exalt; to glorify.
Where does apotheosize come from?
From apotheosis + -ize.
Questions about saying apotheosize
How do you pronounce apotheosize?
Say uh-PAH-thee-oh-syze. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɑθioʊˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpɒθiəʊˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apotheosize?
Apotheosize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: uh · PAH · thee · oh · syze.
Is apotheosize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈpɒθiəʊˌsaɪz/ (uh-POTH-ee-oh-syze).