How to pronounce pharyngealize
Say it like fa-RIN-jee-uh-lyze. Pharyngealize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN).
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- fa
- RIN
- jee
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharyngealize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- faKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pharyngealize
American and British speakers say pharyngealize in essentially the same way: /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fa-RIN-jee-uh-lyze.
What does pharyngealize mean?
- to constrict the pharynx while articulating another sound.
Where does pharyngealize come from?
From pharyngeal + -ize.
Questions about saying pharyngealize
How do you pronounce pharyngealize?
Say fa-RIN-jee-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharyngealize?
Pharyngealize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN). Broken into parts: fa · RIN · jee · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say pharyngealize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /fæˈrɪndʒiəˌlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.