How to pronounce exoticize
Say it like ig-ZOT-ih-syze. Exoticize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOT).
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- ig
- ZOT
- ih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exoticize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of exoticize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ig-ZOT-ih-syze.
What does exoticize mean?
- To make (something banal) seem to be exotic.
Where does exoticize come from?
From exotic + -ize.
Questions about saying exoticize
How do you pronounce exoticize?
Say ig-ZOT-ih-syze. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzɑtɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzɒtɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exoticize?
Exoticize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOT). Broken into parts: ig · ZOT · ih · syze.
Is exoticize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪɡˈzɒtɪsaɪz/ (ig-ZOT-ih-syze).