How to pronounce traumatize
Say it like TRAW-muh-tyze. Traumatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW).
- TRAW
- muh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traumatize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 traumatize
American and British speakers say traumatize in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɔməˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈtrɔmətaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAW-muh-tyze.
What does traumatize mean?
- To injure, e.g. tissues, by force or by thermal, chemical or other agents.
- To cause a trauma in.“I was traumatized by a childhood experience.”
Where does traumatize come from?
Borrowed from French traumatiser.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- traumatise
- shock
Questions about saying traumatize
How do you pronounce traumatize?
Say TRAW-muh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɔməˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈtrɔmətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traumatize?
Traumatize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAW). Broken into parts: TRAW · muh · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say traumatize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɔməˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈtrɔmətaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.