How to pronounce cauterizes
Say it like KAW-tuh-ry-ziz. Cauterizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- tuh
- ry
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauterizes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cauterizes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAW-tuh-ry-ziz.
What does cauterizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cauterize How to pronounce cauterize
Questions about saying cauterizes
How do you pronounce cauterizes?
Say KAW-tuh-ry-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔtəraɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtəraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauterizes?
Cauterizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · tuh · ry · ziz.
Is cauterizes 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 /ˈkɔːtəraɪzɪz/ (KAW-tuh-ry-ziz).