How to pronounce sterilize
Say it like STER-uh-lyze. Sterilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER).
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US American/ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/STER-uh-lyze
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- STER
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterilize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does sterilize mean?
verb
- To deprive of the ability to procreate.
- To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
- To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
Where does sterilize come from?
From sterile + -ize.
Questions about saying sterilize
How do you pronounce sterilize?
Say STER-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterilize?
Sterilize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER). Broken into parts: STER · uh · lyze.