How to pronounce cicatrize
Say it like SIK-uh-tryze. Cicatrize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cicatrize. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SIK
- uh
- tryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicatrize 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 cicatrize
American and British speakers say cicatrize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkətraɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪkətraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-uh-tryze.
What does cicatrize mean?
- To form a scar.
- To treat or heal (a wound) by causing a scar or cicatrix to form.
Where does cicatrize come from?
From cicatrix + -ize.
Questions about saying cicatrize
How do you pronounce cicatrize?
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 cicatrize?
Cicatrize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · uh · tryze.
Do Americans and Brits say cicatrize 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.