How to Pronounce Ostracize

To pronounce "ostracize", say OSTR-ac-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ostracize

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ostracize”

"ostracize" has 4 syllables: ostr-ac-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does ostracize mean?

verb

To ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.
(by extension) To exclude a person from a community or from society by not communicating with them or by refusing to acknowledge their presence; to refuse to associate with or talk to; to shun.

Synonyms

blackball cut someone dead give someone the cold shoulder send to Coventry

Words that rhyme with ostracize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinize surmise aggrandize emphasize recognize actualize analyze reprise comprise likewise demise rise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ostracize"?▾

"Ostracize" has 4 syllables: ostr · ac · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ostracize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ostracize" is /ˈɒstɹəsaɪz/.

What does "ostracize" mean?▾

Ostracize: To ban a person from a city for five or ten years through the procedure of ostracism.

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