How to Pronounce Fossilized

To pronounce "fossilized", say FOSS-il-iz-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FOSS-il-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “fossilized”

"fossilized" has 4 syllables: foss-il-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with fossilized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

ossifiedinflexiblefossilrigidprefossilizedsubfossilizedtaphonomisedautochthonous

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How many syllables are in "fossilized"?▾

"Fossilized" has 4 syllables: foss · il · iz · ed.

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