To pronounce "desulfurize", say DES-ulf-ur-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DES-ulf-ur-iz-e
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"desulfurize" has 5 syllables: des-ulf-ur-iz-e. It rhymes with desulphurize, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: desulphurize — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Desulfurize" has 5 syllables: des · ulf · ur · iz · e.
Desulfurize: To remove the sulfur from something (such as petroleum or flue gases).
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