How to pronounce archaicize
Say it like ar-KAY-ih-syze. Archaicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- ar
- KAY
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archaicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ihKeep 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 archaicize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-KAY-ih-syze.
What does archaicize mean?
- To archaize.
Where does archaicize come from?
From archaic + -ize.
Questions about saying archaicize
How do you pronounce archaicize?
Say ar-KAY-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈkeɪɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ɑːˈkeɪɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archaicize?
Archaicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: ar · KAY · ih · syze.
Is archaicize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈkeɪɪsaɪz/ (ah-KAY-ih-syze).