How to pronounce asphyxiate
Say it like as-FIK-see-ayt. Asphyxiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK).
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US American/æsˈfɪksiˌeɪt/as-FIK-see-ayt
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- as
- FIK
- see
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphyxiate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does asphyxiate mean?
verb
- To smother or suffocate someone.
- To be smothered or suffocated.
Where does asphyxiate come from?
From asphyxia + -ate.
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Questions about saying asphyxiate
How do you pronounce asphyxiate?
Say as-FIK-see-ayt. The American pronunciation is /æsˈfɪksiˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphyxiate?
Asphyxiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIK). Broken into parts: as · FIK · see · ayt.