How to pronounce criticizes
Say it like KRIT-ih-sy-ziz. Criticizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT).
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- KRIT
- ih
- sy
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criticizes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. 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 criticizes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIT-ih-sy-ziz.
What does criticizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of criticize How to pronounce criticize
Questions about saying criticizes
How do you pronounce criticizes?
Say KRIT-ih-sy-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criticizes?
Criticizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT). Broken into parts: KRIT · ih · sy · ziz.
Is criticizes 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 /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzɪz/ (KRIT-ih-sy-ziz).