How to Pronounce Pulverize

To pronounce "pulverize", say PULV-er-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PULV-er-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “pulverize”

"pulverize" has 4 syllables: pulv-er-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does pulverize mean?

verb

  1. To render into dust or powder.
  2. To completely destroy, especially by crushing to fragments or a powder.

Words that rhyme with pulverize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulverize"?▾

"Pulverize" has 4 syllables: pulv · er · iz · e.

What does "pulverize" mean?▾

Pulverize: To render into dust or powder.

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