How to Pronounce Decontextualize

To pronounce "decontextualize", say DEC-ont-ext-ual-iz-e — 6 syllables, IPA /diːkənˈtɛkstʃəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

decontextualize

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6

Syllables

15

Letters

/diːkənˈtɛkstʃəlaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decontextualize”

"decontextualize" has 6 syllables: dec-ont-ext-ual-iz-e.

What does decontextualize mean?

verb

  1. To divest of context.

Synonyms

take out of context

Related words

decontextualisedeconceptualizedehistoricizeundercontextualizedeculturalizedesocializedeconceptualiseundercontextualise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decontextualize"?▾

"Decontextualize" has 6 syllables: dec · ont · ext · ual · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decontextualize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decontextualize" is /diːkənˈtɛkstʃəlaɪz/.

What does "decontextualize" mean?▾

Decontextualize: To divest of context.

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