To pronounce "decolonizing", say DEC-ol-on-iz-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decolonizing
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DEC-ol-on-iz-ing
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"decolonizing" has 5 syllables: dec-ol-on-iz-ing.
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"Decolonizing" has 5 syllables: dec · ol · on · iz · ing.
Decolonizing: To release from the status of colony; to allow a colony to become independent.
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