How to pronounce neoterize
Say it like nee-OT-uh-ryze. Neoterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- nee
- OT
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoterize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neoterize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-OT-uh-ryze.
What does neoterize mean?
- To neologize, to coin as a new word.
- To modernize.
Questions about saying neoterize
How do you pronounce neoterize?
Say nee-OT-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /niˈɑtəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /niˈɒtəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoterize?
Neoterize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: nee · OT · uh · ryze.
Is neoterize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /niˈɒtəˌraɪz/ (nee-OT-uh-ryze).