How to pronounce hermeneuticize
Say it like hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-syze. Hermeneuticize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- hur
- muh
- NYOO
- tuh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeneuticize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hermeneuticize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-syze.
What does hermeneuticize mean?
- To analyze, consider, or regard hermeneutically; to apply hermeneutics to.
Where does hermeneuticize come from?
From hermeneutic (adjective) + -ize.
Questions about saying hermeneuticize
How do you pronounce hermeneuticize?
Say hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝməˈnjutəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtəˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeneuticize?
Hermeneuticize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: hur · muh · NYOO · tuh · syze.
Is hermeneuticize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɜːməˈnjuːtəˌsaɪz/ (hur-muh-NYOO-tuh-syze).