English Explanatory Dictionary

iotize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To precede a spoken vowel sound with a "y" sound, as the u in "pure" and "cute".

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪətaɪz/

Word forms

iotize iotizes iotizing iotized iotise

Etymology

1854 pre-iotized, 1874 iotization, iotized, 1890 iotised, 1906 iotise. Adapted from Ancient Greek ἰωτίζω (iōtízō, “I write with an iota”). Compare iota.

Synonyms

iotate

Related words

iota iotated iotation jot jod yod yodization yotization

Derived words

iotization iotized
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