To pronounce "motorise", say MOT-or-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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MOT-or-is-e
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"motorise" has 4 syllables: mot-or-is-e. It rhymes with cauterise and cauteries, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Most canoe aficionados would argue that motorizing a canoe removes the pleasurable aspects of traveling in one.”
“Once Jack decided to motorize his paper delivery route, he found he could reach far more subscribers.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Motorise" has 4 syllables: mot · or · is · e.
Motorise: To fit something with a motor.
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