How to Pronounce Canonized

To pronounce "canonized", say CAN-on-iz-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CAN-on-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “canonized”

"canonized" has 4 syllables: can-on-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does canonized mean?

verb

  1. To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

    “Thomas Becket was canonized in 1173.”

  2. To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour.

adjective

  1. Made part of the canon; made official.
  2. In the Roman Catholic Church, officially declared a saint.

Synonyms

saint

Antonyms

uncanonize

Words that rhyme with canonized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

glorifiedauthorizedcanonicalbeatifiedinscripturatedcodifiedestablishedconstitutionalized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canonized"?▾

"Canonized" has 4 syllables: can · on · iz · ed.

What does "canonized" mean?▾

Canonized: To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints.

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