How to pronounce satirize
Say it like SAT-uh-ryze. Satirize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- uh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satirize 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satirize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-ryze.
What does satirize mean?
- To make a satire of; to mock.
Where does satirize come from?
From satire + -ize.
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Questions about saying satirize
How do you pronounce satirize?
Say SAT-uh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsætəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satirize?
Satirize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · uh · ryze.
Is satirize 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 /ˈsætəˌraɪz/ (SAT-uh-ryze).