How to pronounce magnetize
Say it like MAG-nih-tyze. Magnetize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nih
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnetize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of magnetize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAG-nih-tyze.
What does magnetize mean?
- To make magnetic.
- To become magnetic.
- To attract, allure or entice; to captivate or entrance.
Where does magnetize come from?
From magnet + -ize.
Questions about saying magnetize
How do you pronounce magnetize?
Say MAG-nih-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnetize?
Magnetize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nih · tyze.
Is magnetize 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 /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/ (MAG-nih-tyze).