How to pronounce cicatrise
Say it like SIK-uh-tryze. Cicatrise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- uh
- tryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicatrise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cicatrise
American and British speakers say cicatrise in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkətraɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪkətraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-uh-tryze.
What does cicatrise mean?
- To heal a wound through scarring (by causing a scar or cicatrix to form).
- To form a scar.
Where does cicatrise come from?
From Old French cicatriser (French cicatriser), from Latin cicātrīx (“scar”), equivalent to cicatrix + -ise.
Questions about saying cicatrise
How do you pronounce cicatrise?
Say SIK-uh-tryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkətraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkətraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicatrise?
Cicatrise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · uh · tryze.
Do Americans and Brits say cicatrise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkətraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkətraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.