How to Pronounce Penalizing

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

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PEN-al-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “penalizing”

"penalizing" has 4 syllables: pen-al-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does penalizing 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 penalizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

punishassentcondemningcriminalisationcriminalizationcriminalizingdisadvantageoutlawing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penalizing"?▾

"Penalizing" has 4 syllables: pen · al · iz · ing.

What does "penalizing" mean?▾

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

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