How to pronounce scrutinizes
Say it like SKROO-tuh-ny-ziz. Scrutinizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- tuh
- ny
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrutinizes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scrutinizes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKROO-tuh-ny-ziz.
What does scrutinizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of scrutinize How to pronounce scrutinize
Questions about saying scrutinizes
How do you pronounce scrutinizes?
Say SKROO-tuh-ny-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrutəˌnaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrutinizes?
Scrutinizes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · tuh · ny · ziz.
Is scrutinizes 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 /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪz/ (SKROO-tuh-ny-ziz).