How to Pronounce Proselytizing

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

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PROS-elyt-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “proselytizing”

"proselytizing" has 4 syllables: pros-elyt-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does proselytizing mean?

verb

  1. To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

    “It is illegal to proselytize [children] in some countries”

  2. (by extension) To advertise a non-religious belief, way of living, cause, point of view, (scientific) hypothesis, social or other position, political party, or other organization; to convince someone to join such a cause or organization or support such a position; to recruit someone.

    “He has the annoying habit of proselytizing [his political views] at parties.”

Synonyms

advocatebackendorsepeddlerecruitconvertevangelize

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Words that rhyme with proselytizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

campaigningpreachingproselytismproselytuteevangelistevangelicalangelisthomopropaganda

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proselytizing"?▾

"Proselytizing" has 4 syllables: pros · elyt · iz · ing.

What does "proselytizing" mean?▾

Proselytizing: To advertise one’s religious beliefs; to convert (someone) to one’s own faith or religious movement or encourage them to do so.

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