How to pronounce deemphasize
Say it like dee-EM-fuh-syze. Deemphasize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM).
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- dee
- EM
- fuh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deemphasize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deemphasize
American and British speakers say deemphasize in essentially the same way: /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ in the US and /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-EM-fuh-syze.
What does deemphasize mean?
- Alternative form of de-emphasize.
Where does deemphasize come from?
From de- + emphasize.
Questions about saying deemphasize
How do you pronounce deemphasize?
Say dee-EM-fuh-syze. The American pronunciation is /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deemphasize?
Deemphasize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EM). Broken into parts: dee · EM · fuh · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say deemphasize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /diˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.