How to pronounce ostracize
Say it like AW-struh-syze. Ostracize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- struh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ostracize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ostracize
American and British speakers say ostracize in essentially the same way: /ˈɔstrəˌsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: OS-truh-syze.
What does ostracize mean?
- To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun.
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Questions about saying ostracize
How do you pronounce ostracize?
Say AW-struh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔstrəˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ostracize?
Ostracize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · struh · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say ostracize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔstrəˌsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.