To pronounce "lexicalize", say LEX-ic-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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LEX-ic-al-iz-e
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"lexicalize" has 5 syllables: lex-ic-al-iz-e. It rhymes with lexicalise, if that helps it stick.
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"Lexicalize" has 5 syllables: lex · ic · al · iz · e.
Lexicalize: To convert to a single lexical unit, as a group of words with meaning beyond their parts.
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