How to pronounce hexametrize
Say it like hek-SAM-ih-tryze. Hexametrize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAM).
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- hek
- SAM
- ih
- tryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hexametrize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hexametrize
American and British speakers say hexametrize in essentially the same way: /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/ in the US and /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: hek-SAM-ih-tryze.
What does hexametrize mean?
- To convert to hexameter.
Where does hexametrize come from?
From hexameter + -ize.
Questions about saying hexametrize
How do you pronounce hexametrize?
Say hek-SAM-ih-tryze. The American pronunciation is /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/. In British English it is /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hexametrize?
Hexametrize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAM). Broken into parts: hek · SAM · ih · tryze.
Do Americans and Brits say hexametrize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/ and the British form is /hɛkˈsæmɪtraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.