How to pronounce euthanize
Say it like YOO-thuh-nyze. Euthanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- thuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euthanize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of euthanize
American and British speakers say euthanize in essentially the same way: /ˈjuθəˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːθəˌnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-thuh-nyze.
What does euthanize mean?
- To carry out euthanasia on (a person or animal).“John decided to euthanize his dying dog.”
Where does euthanize come from?
Back-formation from euthanasia; 1970s.
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Questions about saying euthanize
How do you pronounce euthanize?
Say YOO-thuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuθəˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːθəˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euthanize?
Euthanize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · thuh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say euthanize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuθəˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːθəˌnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.