How to pronounce satirise
Say it like SAT-ih-ryze. Satirise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- ih
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satirise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ryzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satirise
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-ih-ryze.
What does satirise mean?
- Commonwealth standard spelling of satirize.
Where does satirise come from?
From satire + -ise.
Questions about saying satirise
How do you pronounce satirise?
Say SAT-ih-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɪraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsætɪraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satirise?
Satirise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · ih · ryze.
Is satirise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsætɪraɪz/ (SAT-ih-ryze).