How to pronounce sinicize
Say it like SIN-uh-syze. Sinicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- uh
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinicize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sinicize
American and British speakers say sinicize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-uh-syze.
What does sinicize mean?
- To make something Chinese in form or character.
- To convert to Chinese characters or to enable to work with the Chinese script.
Where does sinicize come from?
From Sinic + -ize.
Questions about saying sinicize
How do you pronounce sinicize?
Say SIN-uh-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinicize?
Sinicize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · uh · syze.
Do Americans and Brits say sinicize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.