How to pronounce narcotize
Say it like NAR-kuh-tyze. Narcotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR).
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- NAR
- kuh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcotize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of narcotize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAH-kuh-tyze.
What does narcotize mean?
- To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.
- To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.).
- To make into a narcotic.
Where does narcotize come from?
From narcot(ic) + -ize.
Questions about saying narcotize
How do you pronounce narcotize?
Say NAR-kuh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑrkəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɑːkətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcotize?
Narcotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAR). Broken into parts: NAR · kuh · tyze.
Is narcotize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɑːkətaɪz/ (NAH-kuh-tyze).