How to pronounce proselytize
Say it like PROS-uh-lih-tyze. Proselytize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS).
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- PROS
- uh
- lih
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proselytize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of proselytize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROS-uh-lih-tyze.
What does proselytize mean?
- To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.“It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries”
- To coerce into religious conversion.
- To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.“He has strong political views, and an annoying habit of proselytizing at parties.”
Where does proselytize come from?
From proselyte + -ize.
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Questions about saying proselytize
How do you pronounce proselytize?
Say PROS-uh-lih-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑsəlɪtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprɒsəlɪtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proselytize?
Proselytize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROS). Broken into parts: PROS · uh · lih · tyze.
Is proselytize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒsəlɪtaɪz/ (PROS-uh-lih-tyze).