How to Pronounce Neutralize

To pronounce "neutralize", say NEUTR-al-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NEUTR-al-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “neutralize”

"neutralize" has 4 syllables: neutr-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does neutralize mean?

verb

  1. To make even, inactive or ineffective.

    “The antidote neutralised the toxin.”

  2. To make (a territory, etc.) politically neutral.

    “1965, United States. Congress. Senate, Hearings (volume 1, page 77)”

Synonyms

counteractcounterweigh

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Words that rhyme with neutralize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

nullifycounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralisationneutralizationneutralisedeactivate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "neutralize"?▾

"Neutralize" has 4 syllables: neutr · al · iz · e.

What does "neutralize" mean?▾

Neutralize: To make even, inactive or ineffective.

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