How to Pronounce Delocalize

To pronounce "delocalize", say DEL-oc-al-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “delocalize”

"delocalize" has 5 syllables: del-oc-al-iz-e.

What does delocalize mean?

verb

  1. To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).
  2. To contain an electron in an orbital that extends over several adjacent atoms.

Related words

delocalisedislocalizedeglobalisedeparochialisedeparochializedeglobalizede-parochialisede-parochialize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delocalize"?▾

"Delocalize" has 5 syllables: del · oc · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "delocalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delocalize" is /diːˈləʊkəlaɪz/.

What does "delocalize" mean?▾

Delocalize: To broaden the scope of something (to make it more global).

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