How to Pronounce Defamiliarize

To pronounce "defamiliarize", say DEF-am-il-iar-iz-e — 6 syllables, IPA /diːfəˈmɪljəɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/diːfəˈmɪljəɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “defamiliarize”

"defamiliarize" has 6 syllables: def-am-il-iar-iz-e.

What does defamiliarize mean?

verb

  1. To make unfamiliar; to divest of familiarity.

Related words

defamiliarisedisacquaintunstrangedisinureestrangedisfeaturedisnaturalizedenormalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "defamiliarize"?▾

"Defamiliarize" has 6 syllables: def · am · il · iar · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "defamiliarize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "defamiliarize" is /diːfəˈmɪljəɹaɪz/.

What does "defamiliarize" mean?▾

Defamiliarize: To make unfamiliar; to divest of familiarity.

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