How to Pronounce Deemphasize

To pronounce "deemphasize", say DEEMPH-as-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

DEEMPH-as-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “deemphasize”

"deemphasize" has 4 syllables: deemph-as-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does deemphasize mean?

verb

  1. To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.

Words that rhyme with deemphasize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

destressdeemphasizingdeemphasizesdeemphasizedemphasizedeemphasisunderemphasizedownplay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deemphasize"?▾

"Deemphasize" has 4 syllables: deemph · as · iz · e.

What does "deemphasize" mean?▾

Deemphasize: To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.

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