How to pronounce hypothesize
Say it like hy-POTH-uh-syze. Hypothesize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪz/hy-POTH-uh-syze
UK British/haɪˈpɒθɪsaɪz/hy-POTH-ih-syze
- hy
- POTH
- uh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothesize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- POTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 hypothesize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-POTH-ih-syze.
What does hypothesize mean?
verb
- To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
Where does hypothesize come from?
From hypothesis + -ize.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- hypotheticate
- guess
- arread
- assume
- speculate
- theorize
- theorise
- conjecture
Questions about saying hypothesize
How do you pronounce hypothesize?
Say hy-POTH-uh-syze. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /haɪˈpɒθɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothesize?
Hypothesize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POTH). Broken into parts: hy · POTH · uh · syze.
Is hypothesize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /haɪˈpɒθɪsaɪz/ (hy-POTH-ih-syze).