How to Pronounce Galvanized

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

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Letters

GALV-an-iz-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “galvanized”

"galvanized" has 4 syllables: galv-an-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does galvanized mean?

adjective

  1. Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

    “galvanised pipes”

  2. Having been subjected to galvanism; electrified.

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

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Words that rhyme with galvanized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealized

Related words

electricexcitinggalvanicgalvanismfueleddrovemobilizemobilized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "galvanized"?▾

"Galvanized" has 4 syllables: galv · an · iz · ed.

What does "galvanized" mean?▾

Galvanized: Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.

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