How to Pronounce Cannibalize

To pronounce "cannibalize", say CANN-ib-al-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CANN-ib-al-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cannibalize”

"cannibalize" has 5 syllables: cann-ib-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does cannibalize mean?

verb

  1. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.

    “The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male.”

  2. To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.

Words that rhyme with cannibalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

cannibalisecatabolisekatabolizecarcinisetribalisedisinsectisedecommoditisediabolise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cannibalize"?▾

"Cannibalize" has 5 syllables: cann · ib · al · iz · e.

What does "cannibalize" mean?▾

Cannibalize: To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.

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