How to pronounce destigmatize
Say it like dee-STIG-muh-tyze. Destigmatize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIG).
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- dee
- STIG
- muh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Destigmatize 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.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of destigmatize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-STIG-muh-tyze.
What does destigmatize mean?
- To remove the disgraceful or ignominious characterization; to remove stigma or stigmata.
Where does destigmatize come from?
From de- + stigmatize.
Questions about saying destigmatize
How do you pronounce destigmatize?
Say dee-STIG-muh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈstɪɡmətaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in destigmatize?
Destigmatize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIG). Broken into parts: dee · STIG · muh · tyze.
Is destigmatize 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 /diːˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ (dee-STIG-muh-tyze).