How to pronounce catechize
Say it like KAT-ih-kyze. Catechize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- ih
- kyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catechize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of catechize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-ih-kyze.
What does catechize mean?
- To give oral instruction, especially of religion; (specifically) by the formal question-and-answer method; in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church, to teach the catechism as preparation for confirmation.
- To question at length.
Questions about saying catechize
How do you pronounce catechize?
Say KAT-ih-kyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætɪˌkaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪˌkaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catechize?
Catechize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · ih · kyze.
Is catechize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkætɪˌkaɪz/ (KAT-ih-kyze).