How to Pronounce Ionize

To pronounce "ionize", say ION-iz-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ionize”

"ionize" has 3 syllables: ion-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does ionize mean?

verb

  1. To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

Words that rhyme with ionize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

dissociateredissociatedismutatedissolvephotodissociatedemolecularizedisassociatedisunify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ionize"?▾

"Ionize" has 3 syllables: ion · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ionize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ionize" is /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/.

What does "ionize" mean?▾

Ionize: To dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species; to be thus dissociated.

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