How to pronounce euhemerize
Say it like yoo-HEE-muh-ryze. Euhemerize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- yoo
- HEE
- muh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euhemerize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of euhemerize
American and British speakers say euhemerize in essentially the same way: /juˈhiməˌraɪz/ in the US and /juːˈhiːməˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-HEE-muh-ryze.
What does euhemerize mean?
- To create mythology and legends from ancient historical figures and events.“The Yellow Emperor was perhaps euhemerized from a prehistoric tribal leader.”
Questions about saying euhemerize
How do you pronounce euhemerize?
Say yoo-HEE-muh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /juˈhiməˌraɪz/. In British English it is /juːˈhiːməˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euhemerize?
Euhemerize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: yoo · HEE · muh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say euhemerize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈhiməˌraɪz/ and the British form is /juːˈhiːməˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.