How to pronounce heroize
Say it like HEE-roh-eyez. Heroize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- roh
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heroize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- eyezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of heroize
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEE-roh-eyez.
What does heroize mean?
- To make someone into a hero.
- To treat someone as if they were a hero.
Where does heroize come from?
From hero + -ize.
Questions about saying heroize
How do you pronounce heroize?
Say HEE-roh-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiroʊˌaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhiːrəʊˌaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heroize?
Heroize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · roh · eyez.
Is heroize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhiːrəʊˌaɪz/ (HEE-roh-eyez).