How to Pronounce "hypnotize"
word
ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz
HIP-nuh-tyz
ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z
HIP-nuh-tyz
Definition
To put someone into a trance-like state where they are very focused and can easily follow suggestions, usually using gentle speech or movements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz
British English
ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIP-nuh-tyz
UK
HIP-nuh-tyz
Listen in Context
The doctor tried to hypnotize her to help her relax.
Can you really hypnotize someone with a watch?
The showman will hypnotize volunteers on stage tonight.
He was so nervous that the therapist's voice seemed to hypnotize him.