To pronounce "emphasizes", say EMPH-as-iz-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"emphasizes" has 4 syllables: emph-as-iz-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.
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“His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Emphasizes" has 4 syllables: emph · as · iz · es.
Emphasizes: To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).
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