How to Pronounce Fictionalize

To pronounce "fictionalize", say FICT-ion-al-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl.aɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl.aɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fictionalize”

"fictionalize" has 5 syllables: fict-ion-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does fictionalize mean?

verb

  1. To retell something real as if it were fiction, especially by fabricating falsehoods
  2. To convert something into a novel or other dramatic work

Words that rhyme with fictionalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

retellfictionalisefictionizefabulizefabulisefictionisefablefabricate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fictionalize"?▾

"Fictionalize" has 5 syllables: fict · ion · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "fictionalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fictionalize" is /ˈfɪk.ʃən.əl.aɪz/.

What does "fictionalize" mean?▾

Fictionalize: To retell something real as if it were fiction, especially by fabricating falsehoods

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