How to Pronounce Desensitize

To pronounce "desensitize", say DES-ens-it-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

desensitize

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “desensitize”

"desensitize" has 5 syllables: des-ens-it-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does desensitize mean?

verb

  1. To cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.

    “Working in an Operating Room desensitized me to the sight of blood.”

Words that rhyme with desensitize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

dulldesensitiseinsensibilizedesensationalizenumbinsensibilisedisintensifyunsense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "desensitize"?▾

"Desensitize" has 5 syllables: des · ens · it · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "desensitize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "desensitize" is /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/.

What does "desensitize" mean?▾

Desensitize: To cause to become less sensitive or insensitive.

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