How to pronounce hermeneuticizing
Say it like hur-muh-NYOO-tih-sy-zing. Hermeneuticizing has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- hur
- muh
- NYOO
- tih
- sy
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermeneuticizing 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hermeneuticizing
- 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-mih-NYOO-tih-sy-zing.
What does hermeneuticizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of hermeneuticize How to pronounce hermeneuticize
Questions about saying hermeneuticizing
How do you pronounce hermeneuticizing?
Say hur-muh-NYOO-tih-sy-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝməˈnjutɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermeneuticizing?
Hermeneuticizing has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: hur · muh · NYOO · tih · sy · zing.
Is hermeneuticizing 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 /ˌhɜːmɪˈnjuːtɪˌsaɪzɪŋ/ (hur-mih-NYOO-tih-sy-zing).