How to Pronounce Verbalize

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

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VERB-al-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “verbalize”

"verbalize" has 4 syllables: verb-al-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does verbalize mean?

verb

  1. To speak or to use words to express.

    “Bill became tongue-tied and could not verbalize his thoughts in the presence of the girl he had a crush on.”

  2. (grammar) To adapt (a word of another part of speech) as a verb.

Words that rhyme with verbalize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verbalize"?▾

"Verbalize" has 4 syllables: verb · al · iz · e.

What does "verbalize" mean?▾

Verbalize: To speak or to use words to express.

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