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How to pronounce dehumanize

dehumanize
/dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Dehumanize, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

The natives are dehumanized.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce dehumanize?

Dehumanize is pronounced /dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in dehumanize?

Dehumanize has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in dehumanize?

The second syllable: /dɪˈhjuːmənaɪz/.

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