How to Pronounce Dehumanize

To pronounce "dehumanize", say DEH-um-an-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dehumanize”

"dehumanize" has 5 syllables: deh-um-an-iz-e.

What does dehumanize mean?

verb

  1. To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.

Antonyms

humanize

Related words

de-humanizede-humaniseimpersonalizeunhumanizedehumaniseunhumanisedepersonalizedeperson

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dehumanize"?▾

"Dehumanize" has 5 syllables: deh · um · an · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dehumanize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dehumanize" is /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/.

What does "dehumanize" mean?▾

Dehumanize: To take away humanity; to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes; to impersonalize.

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