How to pronounce stigmatize
Say it like STIG-muh-tyze. Stigmatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIG).
- STIG
- muh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stigmatize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stigmatize
American and British speakers say stigmatize in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIG-muh-tyze.
What does stigmatize mean?
- To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- destigmatize
Questions about saying stigmatize
How do you pronounce stigmatize?
Say STIG-muh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stigmatize?
Stigmatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIG). Broken into parts: STIG · muh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say stigmatize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪɡməˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.