How to Pronounce Mesmerize

To pronounce "mesmerize", say MESM-er-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/. 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

/ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mesmerize”

"mesmerize" has 4 syllables: mesm-er-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does mesmerize mean?

verb

  1. To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.
  2. To spellbind; to enthrall.

    “She mesmerized the audience with her tricks”

Synonyms

enthrallfascinatehypnotizespellbind

Words that rhyme with mesmerize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

hypnotizespellbindbewitchmagnetizemagnetiseelectromagnetizebespellmiracle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mesmerize"?▾

"Mesmerize" has 4 syllables: mesm · er · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mesmerize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mesmerize" is /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/.

What does "mesmerize" mean?▾

Mesmerize: To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

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