To pronounce "categorize", say CAT-eg-or-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CAT-eg-or-iz-e
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"categorize" has 5 syllables: cat-eg-or-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.
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“First, categorize incoming messages according to the needed actions.”
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"Categorize" has 5 syllables: cat · eg · or · iz · e.
Categorize: To assign a category; to divide into classes.
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