How to Pronounce Penalize

To pronounce "penalize", say PEN-al-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “penalize”

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

What does penalize mean?

verb

  1. To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.
  2. To impose a handicap on.

Words that rhyme with penalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

punishdisciplineincriminatecriminalizecriminalizationprosecuterepresssanction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penalize"?▾

"Penalize" has 4 syllables: pen · al · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "penalize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "penalize" is /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/.

What does "penalize" mean?▾

Penalize: To subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of a rule or regulation.

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