How do you pronounce "cauterize"?

In American English: /ˈkɔtɝaɪz/ (KAWT-ur-eyez). In British English: /kˈɔːtəɹˌaɪz/ (K-awt-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔtɝaɪz/ (KAWT-ur-eyez). In Australian English: /kˈɔːtəɹˌaɪz/ (K-awt-uhr).

Is "cauterize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔtɝaɪz/ (KAWT-ur-eyez), while in British English it's /kˈɔːtəɹˌaɪz/ (K-awt-uhr).

How to Pronounce "cauterize"

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cauterize

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/ˈkɔtɝaɪz/

KAWT-ur-eyez

Syllable Breakdown

kɔtcau·ɝter·aɪzize

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