How to pronounce catheterize
Say it like KATH-uh-tuh-ryze. Catheterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH).
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US American/ˈkæθətəraɪz/KATH-uh-tuh-ryze
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- KATH
- uh
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catheterize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does catheterize mean?
verb
- To insert a catheter into a cavity.
Where does catheterize come from?
From catheter + -ize.
Questions about saying catheterize
How do you pronounce catheterize?
Say KATH-uh-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæθətəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catheterize?
Catheterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KATH). Broken into parts: KATH · uh · tuh · ryze.