How to pronounce catasterize
Say it like kuh-TAS-tuh-ryze. Catasterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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US American/kəˈtæstəˌraɪz/kuh-TAS-tuh-ryze
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- kuh
- TAS
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catasterize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does catasterize mean?
verb
- To turn into a star, constellation, comet or other celestial object.“Erigone, daughter of Icarius, was catasterized into the constellation Virgo.”
Questions about saying catasterize
How do you pronounce catasterize?
Say kuh-TAS-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /kəˈtæstəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catasterize?
Catasterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: kuh · TAS · tuh · ryze.