How to Pronounce Symbolize

To pronounce "symbolize", say SYMBOL-iz-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “symbolize”

"symbolize" has 3 syllables: symbol-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does symbolize mean?

verb

  1. To be symbolic of; to represent.
  2. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.

Words that rhyme with symbolize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

representsymbolicdenoteembodytokensymboliseillustratesignify

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "symbolize"?▾

"Symbolize" has 3 syllables: symbol · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "symbolize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "symbolize" is /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/.

What does "symbolize" mean?▾

Symbolize: To be symbolic of; to represent.

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