How to pronounce thematise
Say it like THEE-muh-tyze. Thematise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
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- THEE
- muh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thematise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thematise
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THEE-muh-tyze.
What does thematise mean?
- To convert (a sentence or a part of it) into a theme.
- To modify (a word or stem) by adding a thematic vowel.
- To make thematic; to organize by theme.
Questions about saying thematise
How do you pronounce thematise?
Say THEE-muh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈθimətaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈθiːmətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thematise?
Thematise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · muh · tyze.
Is thematise 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 /ˈθiːmətaɪz/ (THEE-muh-tyze).