How to pronounce cauterizing
Say it like KAW-tuh-ry-zing. Cauterizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- tuh
- ry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cauterizing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cauterizing
- 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-zing.
What does cauterizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of cauterize How to pronounce cauterize
Questions about saying cauterizing
How do you pronounce cauterizing?
Say KAW-tuh-ry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔtəraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtəraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cauterizing?
Cauterizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · tuh · ry · zing.
Is cauterizing 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 /ˈkɔːtəraɪzɪŋ/ (KAW-tuh-ry-zing).