How to Pronounce Serialize

To pronounce "serialize", say SER-ial-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/. 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

/ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “serialize”

"serialize" has 4 syllables: ser-ial-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does serialize mean?

verb

  1. To convert an object into a sequence of bytes that can later be converted back into an object with equivalent properties.
  2. To write a television program, novel, or other form of entertainment as a sequence of shorter works with a common story.

Synonyms

deflatemarshal

Antonyms

deserialize

Words that rhyme with serialize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

marshaldisassembleunswizzledigitizehashassemblepaginatevectorize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "serialize"?▾

"Serialize" has 4 syllables: ser · ial · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "serialize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "serialize" is /ˈsɪəɹiəlaɪz/.

What does "serialize" mean?▾

Serialize: To convert an object into a sequence of bytes that can later be converted back into an object with equivalent properties.

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