How to pronounce rhapsodize
Say it like RAP-suh-dyze. Rhapsodize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP).
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- RAP
- suh
- dyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhapsodize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rhapsodize
American and British speakers say rhapsodize in essentially the same way: /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/ in the US and /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAP-suh-dyze.
What does rhapsodize mean?
- To speak with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm (about, (up)on or over something).
- To say (something) with exaggerated or rapturous enthusiasm.
- To recount or describe (something) as a rhapsody, or in the manner of a rhapsody.
Where does rhapsodize come from?
From rhapsody + -ize.
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Questions about saying rhapsodize
How do you pronounce rhapsodize?
Say RAP-suh-dyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhapsodize?
Rhapsodize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAP). Broken into parts: RAP · suh · dyze.
Do Americans and Brits say rhapsodize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.