How to Pronounce Deemphasizing

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

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DEEMPH-as-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deemphasizing”

"deemphasizing" has 4 syllables: deemph-as-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does deemphasizing mean?

verb

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

Words that rhyme with deemphasizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

destressunderemphasizedownplayingdiminishesminimalizedownplayeddiminishmentdisregarding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deemphasizing"?▾

"Deemphasizing" has 4 syllables: deemph · as · iz · ing.

What does "deemphasizing" mean?▾

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

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