How to Pronounce Size

To pronounce "size", say SIZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /saɪz/. 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

/saɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “size”

"size" has 2 syllables: siz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sighs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does size mean?

noun

  1. (obsolete outside dialectal) An assize.
  2. A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

verb

  1. To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.
  2. To classify or arrange by size.

Words that rhyme with size

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

endowmentstaffingturnovermembershipheadcountworkforcemanpowergage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "size"?▾

"Size" has 2 syllables: siz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "size"?▾

The IPA transcription of "size" is /saɪz/.

What does "size" mean?▾

Size: (obsolete outside dialectal) An assize.

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