How to Pronounce Finalize

To pronounce "finalize", say FIN-al-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finalize”

"finalize" has 4 syllables: fin-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does finalize mean?

verb

  1. To make final or firm; to finish or complete.

    “As soon as we get the plane tickets, we'll finalize our reservations with the hotel.”

  2. To prepare (an object) for garbage collection by calling its finalizer.

Synonyms

engross

Words that rhyme with finalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

settlecompletefinishingfinalisationconcludingcompletedconclusionconclude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finalize"?▾

"Finalize" has 4 syllables: fin · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "finalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finalize" is /ˈfaɪnəlaɪz/.

What does "finalize" mean?▾

Finalize: To make final or firm; to finish or complete.

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