How to pronounce pasteurise
Say it like PAS-chuh-ryze. Pasteurise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpæstʃəraɪz/PAS-chuh-ryze
UK British/ˈpɑːstʃəraɪz/PAHS-chuh-ryze
- PAS
- chuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pasteurise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 pasteurise
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAHS-chuh-ryze.
What does pasteurise mean?
verb
- To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.
Where does pasteurise come from?
Borrowed from French pasteuriser.
Questions about saying pasteurise
How do you pronounce pasteurise?
Say PAS-chuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæstʃəraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːstʃəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pasteurise?
Pasteurise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · chuh · ryze.
Is pasteurise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈpɑːstʃəraɪz/ (PAHS-chuh-ryze).