How to pronounce keratinize
Say it like KER-ut-nyze. Keratinize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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US American/ˈkɛrətˌnaɪz/KER-ut-nyze
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- KER
- ut
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratinize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does keratinize mean?
verb
- To convert into keratin.
- To take on the appearance of keratin, or become impregnated with keratin.
Where does keratinize come from?
From keratin + -ize.
Questions about saying keratinize
How do you pronounce keratinize?
Say KER-ut-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrətˌnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratinize?
Keratinize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ut · nyze.