How to Pronounce Canonizing

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

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Letters

CAN-on-iz-ing

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"canonizing" has 4 syllables: can-on-iz-ing.

What does canonizing 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.

Synonyms

saint

Antonyms

uncanonize

Related words

saintbeatifycanonisebeatifyingveneratingexcommunicatingdeifyingecumenicalism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canonizing"?▾

"Canonizing" has 4 syllables: can · on · iz · ing.

What does "canonizing" mean?▾

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

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