How to Pronounce Sanitizing

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

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Letters

SAN-it-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sanitizing”

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

What does sanitizing mean?

verb

  1. To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.
  2. (by extension) To make something, such as a dramatic work, more acceptable by removing potentially offensive material.

Words that rhyme with sanitizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

sanitationsanitisationclean-upcleaningcleansingcleanupconsolidationdisinfectant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sanitizing"?▾

"Sanitizing" has 4 syllables: san · it · iz · ing.

What does "sanitizing" mean?▾

Sanitizing: To rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.

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