How to pronounce necrotize
Say it like NEK-ruh-tyze. Necrotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- ruh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrotize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep 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 necrotize
American and British speakers say necrotize in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-ruh-tyze.
What does necrotize mean?
- To undergo necrosis; to become necrotic.
- To cause necrosis; to make necrotic.
Questions about saying necrotize
How do you pronounce necrotize?
Say NEK-ruh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrotize?
Necrotize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · ruh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say necrotize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.