How to Pronounce Specialize

To pronounce "specialize", say SPEC-ial-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “specialize”

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

What does specialize mean?

verb

  1. To make distinct or separate, particularly:
  2. To become distinct or separate, particularly:

Antonyms

generalize

Words that rhyme with specialize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

specifyparticularizenarrowspecialtyspecialistspecialisedspecialisehone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specialize"?▾

"Specialize" has 4 syllables: spec · ial · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "specialize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specialize" is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/.

What does "specialize" mean?▾

Specialize: To make distinct or separate, particularly:

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