Exorcizes

/ɪkˈsɔːrsaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of exorcize; drives out an evil spirit.

Etymology

From exorcize (Greek exorkizein) + -s for third-person singular. This is the modern conjugated form of the verb meaning to command a spirit to depart.

Kelly Says

The pronunciation shift from the base 'exorcize' /ɪkˈsɔːrsaɪz/ to 'exorcizes' /ɪkˈsɔːrsaɪzɪz/ shows how English adds an extra syllable when adding -s to z-ending verbs, keeping sounds clear and easy to speak.

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