How to pronounce phonemicize
Say it like fuh-NEE-mih-syze. Phonemicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
- fuh
- NEE
- mih
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonemicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phonemicize
American and British speakers say phonemicize in essentially the same way: /fəˈnimɪsaɪz/ in the US and /fəˈniːmɪsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-NEE-mih-syze.
What does phonemicize mean?
- To represent as a phoneme or series of phonemes.
- To become phonemic as opposed to allophonic.
Where does phonemicize come from?
From phonemic + -ize.
Questions about saying phonemicize
How do you pronounce phonemicize?
Say fuh-NEE-mih-syze. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnimɪsaɪz/. In British English it is /fəˈniːmɪsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonemicize?
Phonemicize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: fuh · NEE · mih · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say phonemicize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈnimɪsaɪz/ and the British form is /fəˈniːmɪsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.