To pronounce "parenthesize", say PAR-enth-es-iz-e — 5 syllables, IPA /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/
IPA
"parenthesize" has 5 syllables: par-enth-es-iz-e.
verb
"Parenthesize" has 5 syllables: par · enth · es · iz · e.
The IPA transcription of "parenthesize" is /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/.
Parenthesize: To place text in parentheses.
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