How to pronounce youthenize
Say it like YOO-thuh-nyze. Youthenize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- thuh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youthenize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of youthenize
American and British speakers say youthenize in essentially the same way: /ˈjuθənaɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːθənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-thuh-nyze.
What does youthenize mean?
- To make (something) more appealing or relatable to young people
- To make youthful or younger; rejuvenate
Where does youthenize come from?
From youthen + -ize, punning on euthanize.
Questions about saying youthenize
How do you pronounce youthenize?
Say YOO-thuh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuθənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːθənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youthenize?
Youthenize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · thuh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say youthenize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuθənaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːθənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.