To pronounce "lexicalise", say LEX-ic-al-is-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LEX-ic-al-is-e
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"lexicalise" has 5 syllables: lex-ic-al-is-e. It rhymes with lexicalize, if that helps it stick.
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"Lexicalise" has 5 syllables: lex · ic · al · is · e.
Lexicalise: To convert to a single lexical unit, as a group of words with meaning beyond their parts.
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