How to pronounce etherize
Say it like EE-thuh-ryze. Etherize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- thuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etherize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of etherize
American and British speakers say etherize in essentially the same way: /ˈiθəraɪz/ in the US and /ˈiːθəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-thuh-ryze.
What does etherize mean?
- To convert into ether.“etherize a spirit”
Where does etherize come from?
From ether + -ize. Compare French éthériser.
Questions about saying etherize
How do you pronounce etherize?
Say EE-thuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈiθəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈiːθəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etherize?
Etherize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · thuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say etherize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiθəraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈiːθəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.