How to pronounce mesmerize
Say it like MEZ-muh-ryze. Mesmerize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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- MEZ
- muh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesmerize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mesmerize
American and British speakers say mesmerize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZ-muh-ryze.
What does mesmerize mean?
- To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.
- To spellbind; to enthrall.“She mesmerized the audience with her tricks”
Where does mesmerize come from?
Back-formation from mesmerism, thus mesmerism + -ize; first attested in 1829.
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Questions about saying mesmerize
How do you pronounce mesmerize?
Say MEZ-muh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesmerize?
Mesmerize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · muh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say mesmerize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.