How to pronounce mithridatize
Say it like mith-ruh-DAY-dyze. Mithridatize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- mith
- ruh
- DAY
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mithridatize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mithridatize
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: MITH-rih-day-tyze.
What does mithridatize mean?
- To make immune to a poison by administration of gradually increasing doses.“Her experiences in high school gradually mithridatized her to the ways of men.”
Where does mithridatize come from?
From Mithridates + -ize, in reference to Mithridates VI of Pontus.
Questions about saying mithridatize
How do you pronounce mithridatize?
Say mith-ruh-DAY-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪθrəˈdeɪdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθrɪdeɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mithridatize?
Mithridatize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: mith · ruh · DAY · dyze.
Is mithridatize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmɪθrɪdeɪtaɪz/ (MITH-rih-day-tyze).