How to Pronounce Galvanize

To pronounce "galvanize", say GALV-an-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/

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💡 Tip for remembering “galvanize”

"galvanize" has 4 syllables: galv-an-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does galvanize mean?

verb

  1. To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
  2. To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

    “to galvanize steel”

Synonyms

animatestartleurgeelectroplatezinc

Words that rhyme with galvanize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galvanize"?▾

"Galvanize" has 4 syllables: galv · an · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "galvanize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "galvanize" is /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/.

What does "galvanize" mean?▾

Galvanize: To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

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