How to pronounce moisturize
Say it like MOYS-chuh-ryze. Moisturize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS).
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- MOYS
- chuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moisturize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of moisturize
American and British speakers say moisturize in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/ in the US and /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOYS-chuh-ryze.
What does moisturize mean?
- To make more moist.“moisturize your skin”
- To make more humid.
Where does moisturize come from?
From moisture + -ize.
Questions about saying moisturize
How do you pronounce moisturize?
Say MOYS-chuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moisturize?
Moisturize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOYS). Broken into parts: MOYS · chuh · ryze.
Do Americans and Brits say moisturize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.