How to pronounce mesmerized
Say it like MEZ-muh-ryzd. Mesmerized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ).
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- MEZ
- muh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesmerized 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.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mesmerized
American and British speakers say mesmerized in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/ in the US and /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEZ-muh-ryzd.
What does mesmerized mean?
- Spellbound or enthralled.
- Hypnotized.
- simple past and past participle of mesmerize How to pronounce mesmerize
Where does mesmerized come from?
Derived from mesmerism, a pseudoscientific theory and practiced originating with and named after Franz Anton Mesmer and also known as animal magnetism.
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Questions about saying mesmerized
How do you pronounce mesmerized?
Say MEZ-muh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesmerized?
Mesmerized has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEZ). Broken into parts: MEZ · muh · ryzd.
Do Americans and Brits say mesmerized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.