How to Pronounce Nationalize

To pronounce "nationalize", say NAT-ion-al-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nationalize”

"nationalize" has 5 syllables: nat-ion-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does nationalize mean?

verb

  1. To make into, or to become, a nation.
  2. To bring a private company under the control of a specific government.

    “The government plans to nationalize the energy industry.”

Antonyms

privatize

Words that rhyme with nationalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

nationalisegovernmentalizerenationalizegovernmentalisecontinentalizeinternationalizenaturalizerenationalise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nationalize"?▾

"Nationalize" has 5 syllables: nat · ion · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nationalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nationalize" is /ˈnæʃənəlaɪz/.

What does "nationalize" mean?▾

Nationalize: To make into, or to become, a nation.

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