How to Pronounce Antagonize

To pronounce "antagonize", say ANT-ag-on-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

ANT-ag-on-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “antagonize”

"antagonize" has 5 syllables: ant-ag-on-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does antagonize mean?

verb

  1. To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

    “The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears.”

Synonyms

harassopposepester

Antonyms

appeasequell

Words that rhyme with antagonize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

counteractantagonisecontradictthwartimpedefrustratespiteupset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antagonize"?▾

"Antagonize" has 5 syllables: ant · ag · on · iz · e.

What does "antagonize" mean?▾

Antagonize: To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

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