How to Pronounce Minimize

To pronounce "minimize", say MIN-im-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “minimize”

"minimize" has 4 syllables: min-im-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does minimize mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
  2. To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

    “I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop.”

Words that rhyme with minimize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

derogatebelittledenigrateunderstatelessenreduceddiminishlessening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "minimize"?▾

"Minimize" has 4 syllables: min · im · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "minimize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "minimize" is /ˈmɪn.ə.maɪz/.

What does "minimize" mean?▾

Minimize: To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.

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