How to Pronounce Characterizing

To pronounce "characterizing", say CHAR-act-er-iz-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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14

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CHAR-act-er-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “characterizing”

"characterizing" has 5 syllables: char-act-er-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does characterizing mean?

verb

  1. To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
  2. To be typical of.

Words that rhyme with characterizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

qualifycharacterisationcharacterisecharacterisingcharacteristiccharacteristicscharacterizationclassifying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "characterizing"?▾

"Characterizing" has 5 syllables: char · act · er · iz · ing.

What does "characterizing" mean?▾

Characterizing: To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

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