How to Pronounce Dramatize

To pronounce "dramatize", say DRAM-at-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DRAM-at-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “dramatize”

"dramatize" has 4 syllables: dram-at-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does dramatize mean?

verb

  1. To adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television
  2. To present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner

Words that rhyme with dramatize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dramatize"?▾

"Dramatize" has 4 syllables: dram · at · iz · e.

What does "dramatize" mean?▾

Dramatize: To adapt a literary work so that it can be performed in the theatre, or on radio or television

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