How to Pronounce Generalize

To pronounce "generalize", say GEN-er-al-iz-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GEN-er-al-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “generalize”

"generalize" has 5 syllables: gen-er-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does generalize mean?

verb

  1. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  2. To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

Antonyms

specialize

Words that rhyme with generalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

extrapolateinfergeneralisemainstreamuniversalizecomparestandardizeapply

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "generalize"?▾

"Generalize" has 5 syllables: gen · er · al · iz · e.

What does "generalize" mean?▾

Generalize: To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.

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