How to Pronounce Westernize

To pronounce "westernize", say WEST-ern-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

10

Letters

WEST-ern-iz-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “westernize”

"westernize" has 4 syllables: west-ern-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does westernize mean?

verb

  1. To make something western in character.

Antonyms

easternize

Words that rhyme with westernize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

occidentalizewesternizationeasternizeoccidentalisesouthernizeeuropeanizegermanizenorthernize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "westernize"?▾

"Westernize" has 4 syllables: west · ern · iz · e.

What does "westernize" mean?▾

Westernize: To make something western in character.

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