To pronounce "alphabetize", say ALPH-ab-et-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ALPH-ab-et-iz-e
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"alphabetize" has 5 syllables: alph-ab-et-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
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“It was almost impossible to locate specific books in the library until we had alphabetized them by the authors' surnames.”
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"Alphabetize" has 5 syllables: alph · ab · et · iz · e.
Alphabetize: To arrange words or items in order of the first (and then subsequent) letters as they occur in the alphabet.
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