How to pronounce feminize
Say it like FEM-ih-nyze. Feminize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM).
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- FEM
- ih
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feminize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of feminize
American and British speakers say feminize in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEM-ih-nyze.
What does feminize mean?
- To make (more) feminine.
- To become (more) feminine.
Where does feminize come from?
From Latin fēmina (“woman, female”) + English -ize.
Questions about saying feminize
How do you pronounce feminize?
Say FEM-ih-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feminize?
Feminize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM). Broken into parts: FEM · ih · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say feminize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.