How to pronounce synonymize
Say it like sih-NON-ih-myze. Synonymize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- sih
- NON
- ih
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synonymize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of synonymize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sih-NON-ih-myze.
What does synonymize mean?
- To express by a synonym or synonyms.
- To identify two taxonomic terms as synonyms, thus equating two potentially disparate categories.
Where does synonymize come from?
From synonym + -ize.
Questions about saying synonymize
How do you pronounce synonymize?
Say sih-NON-ih-myze. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnɑnɪˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synonymize?
Synonymize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: sih · NON · ih · myze.
Is synonymize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪˈnɒnɪˌmaɪz/ (sih-NON-ih-myze).