How to pronounce pasteurize
Say it like PAS-chuh-ryze. Pasteurize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- chuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pasteurize 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 pasteurize
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAHS-chuh-ryze.
What does pasteurize mean?
- To heat food for the purpose of killing harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, molds, and yeasts.
Where does pasteurize come from?
Borrowed from French pasteuriser.
Questions about saying pasteurize
How do you pronounce pasteurize?
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 pasteurize?
Pasteurize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · chuh · ryze.
Is pasteurize 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).