How to Pronounce Metabolize

To pronounce "metabolize", say MET-ab-ol-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “metabolize”

"metabolize" has 5 syllables: met-ab-ol-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does metabolize mean?

verb

  1. To undergo metabolism.
  2. To cause a substance to undergo metabolism.

Words that rhyme with metabolize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

metabolisemetabolismswallowmetamorphosemetamorphizetoxicatemetamerizebioconvert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "metabolize"?▾

"Metabolize" has 5 syllables: met · ab · ol · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "metabolize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "metabolize" is /mɪˈtæbəˌlaɪz/.

What does "metabolize" mean?▾

Metabolize: To undergo metabolism.

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