4 syllables: an, a, lyz, es. Stress on an.
AN-uh-leye-ziz
/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪz/
analyzes is pronounced AN-uh-leye-ziz (/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪz/). It has four syllables (an-a-lyz-es), with the stress on "an". Analyzes is a verb (third-person singular present) meaning to examine something methodically in detail. It can also serve as the base form in contexts like “to analyze.” In pronunciation terms, it stresses the second syllable and ends with a voiced z sound. The word is common in academic, scientific, and data-interpretation contexts, where careful examination or breakdown of information is required.
Analyzes is a verb (third-person singular present) meaning to examine something methodically in detail. It can also serve as the base form in contexts like “to analyze.” In pronunciation terms, it stresses the second syllable and ends with a voiced z sound. The word is common in academic, scientific, and data-interpretation contexts, where careful examination or breakdown of information is required.
"The researcher analyzes the data to identify trends."
"She analyzes every step of the procedure before starting."
"The committee analyzes the report to determine its implications."
US pronunciation: /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/ with primary stress on the first syllable and a secondary lift on -ly-; the final -zes is voiced as /zɪz/. UK/AU share /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/ but may reduce the middle vowel slightly. Tip: start with /Æ/ in ‘cat’ for the first vowel, then a light schwa in the second, glide into /aɪ/ in the third, and finish with /zɪz/. Listen at natural pace and isolate the -ly- diphthong as /ləɪ/.”,
Common errors: 1) Misplacing stress by treating it as a three-syllable word with even stress; remind yourself the first syllable carries primary stress. 2) Slurring the /ˌlaɪ/ as /laɪ/ without the subtle break to /lɪ/; ensure the /ə/ before /laɪ/ remains a soft schwa. 3) Pronouncing the final -zes as /z/ alone; the -iz ending includes a small /ɪ/ before the final /z/. Practice isolating /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/.”,
In US: /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/, often with a reduced middle vowel. In UK: /ˈæn.ə.lʌɪˈzɪːz/ or /ˈæn.əˌlaɪˈzɪz/, with less rhotic emphasis and possible stronger syllable separation; AU follows similar US patterns but can feature a slightly broader /ɪ/ in the final syllable. The main differences are vowel quality in the middle /ə/ vs /ə/ in some accents and the rhythm of the second syllable. Always listen for a subtle i-zwift in -laɪ- before the final -zɪz.”,
Two phonetic hurdles: the /æ/ vs /ə/ quality in the first two syllables and the /laɪ/ diphthong that leads into a voiced -z- cluster at the end. The cluster /zɪz/ requires crisp release and voicing without adding interposed vowels. Timing matters: the second syllable weighs in with a schwa and then quickly transitions to the /aɪ/ glide into /zɪz/. Practicing slow, then speed up with rhythm helps stabilize articulation.
The key feature is the transition from a reduced schwa in the second syllable to a prominent /aɪ/ in the third syllable, creating a noticeable two-part nucleus: /ˈæn.ə/ then /laɪ/. The final -zɪz adds a voiced alveolar fricative with a brief, light vowel, requiring careful voicing to avoid a hiss from over-aspiration. In careful speech, keep /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/ distinct yet fluid.
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US: rhoticity complete; keep /r/ absent here, focus on the /laɪ/ cluster. UK: lighter vowel quality, possible non-rhoticity; AU: similar to US but with slightly broader vowels. IPA references: US /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/, UK /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/, AU /ˈæn.əˌlaɪ.zɪz/.
Analyzes derives from the Greek prefix ana- meaning up, again, or throughout, combined with the verb lyein/luin meaning to loosen or dissolve, and ultimately from the Greek analysein meaning to loosen up, disentangle. The modern English form emerged in the late 19th to early 20th century as a morphological extension of analyze, itself from the French analyser and Latin analysis. The term found prominent academic usage as disciplines formalized methodical examination—philosophy, logic, linguistics, statistics, and sciences—adopting -zes ending as a third-person singular present or noun plural like analyses. The transition from analysis (noun) to analyzes (verb) reflects English verb conjugation patterns for third-person singular in the present tense. First known uses appear in scientific papers and treatises where analysts describe the act of breaking down complex data into components for interpretation, with “analyzes” used to indicate ongoing action by a subject. The word gained global reach with general education, business analytics, and computational data analysis, where precise, methodical assessment is essential.
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