How to Pronounce Tranquilize

To pronounce "tranquilize", say TRANQ-uil-iz-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

TRANQ-uil-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “tranquilize”

"tranquilize" has 4 syllables: tranq-uil-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does tranquilize mean?

verb

  1. To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.

    “The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo.”

  2. To make (something or someone) tranquil.

Synonyms

appeasecalmpacifycalm downrelaxsedate#Verb

Antonyms

madden

Words that rhyme with tranquilize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

tranquillizelullquietenquietsedatecalmstilltranquilise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tranquilize"?▾

"Tranquilize" has 4 syllables: tranq · uil · iz · e.

What does "tranquilize" mean?▾

Tranquilize: To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.

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