How to pronounce iotize
Say it like EYE-tyze. Iotize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iotize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of iotize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-tyze.
What does iotize mean?
- To precede a spoken vowel sound with a "y" sound, as the u in "pure" and "cute".
Where does iotize come from?
1854 pre-iotized, 1874 iotization, iotized, 1890 iotised, 1906 iotise.
Questions about saying iotize
How do you pronounce iotize?
Say EYE-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iotize?
Iotize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · tyze.
Is iotize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈaɪtaɪz/ (EYE-tyze).