How to Pronounce Humanize

To pronounce "humanize", say HUM-an-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “humanize”

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

What does humanize mean?

verb

  1. To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.
  2. To make sympathetic or relatable.

Words that rhyme with humanize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

humanisehumanifyanthropomorphizehominizerehumanizeoverhumanizeanthropizehuman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "humanize"?▾

"Humanize" has 4 syllables: hum · an · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "humanize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "humanize" is /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/.

What does "humanize" mean?▾

Humanize: To make human; to give or cause to have the fundamental properties of a human.

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