How to pronounce hypnotize
Say it like HIP-nuh-tyze. Hypnotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP).
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- HIP
- nuh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnotize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hypnotize
American and British speakers say hypnotize in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIP-nuh-tyze.
What does hypnotize mean?
- To induce a state of hypnosis in.“hypnotize a subject”
Where does hypnotize come from?
Derived from hypnot(ic) + -ize (verbal derivational suffix).
Questions about saying hypnotize
How do you pronounce hypnotize?
Say HIP-nuh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnotize?
Hypnotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIP). Broken into parts: HIP · nuh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say hypnotize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.