How to pronounce exteriorize
Say it like ik-STEER-ee-uh-ryze. Exteriorize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER).
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- ik
- STEER
- ee
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exteriorize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 exteriorize
American and British speakers say exteriorize in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɪriəˌraɪz/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɪəriəˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEER-ee-uh-ryze.
What does exteriorize mean?
- To externalize.
- To expose (an internal organ) for observation or surgery.
Where does exteriorize come from?
From exterior + -ize.
Questions about saying exteriorize
How do you pronounce exteriorize?
Say ik-STEER-ee-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪriəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪəriəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exteriorize?
Exteriorize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER). Broken into parts: ik · STEER · ee · uh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say exteriorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɪriəˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɪəriəˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.