How to Pronounce Delocalized

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

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delocalized”

"delocalized" has 5 syllables: del-oc-al-iz-ed.

What does delocalized 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.

adjective

  1. Describing the π-electrons in a conjugated, aromatic or mesoionic compound that are not associated with any particular atom or bond

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delocalized"?▾

"Delocalized" has 5 syllables: del · oc · al · iz · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "delocalized"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delocalized" is /diːˈləʊkəlaɪzd/.

What does "delocalized" mean?▾

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

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