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Words with Suffix “--ize” in English (GB)

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--ize Greek verb-forming suffix.

Mediterraneanize
7 syllables16 letters
Me·di·ter·ra·ne·an·ize
/ˌmedɪtəˈreɪnɪzaɪz/
verb

The word 'Mediterraneanize' is a verb of Latin and Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: Me-di-ter-ra-ne-an-ize, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ra'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, and its structure is similar to other -ize verbs like 'modernize' and 'civilize'.

compartmentalize
5 syllables16 letters
com·par·tmen·tal·ize
/kəmˌpɑːtˈmentəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'compartmentalize' is divided into five syllables: com-par-tmen-tal-ize. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('men'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme structure.

counterpropagandize
6 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·pro·pa·gan·dize
/ˌkaʊntə(r)proʊpəˈɡændaɪz/
verb

The word 'counterpropagandize' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-pro-pa-gan-dize. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'counter-', a root 'propaganda', and a Greek-derived suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.

counterrevolutionize
7 syllables20 letters
coun·ter·re·vo·lu·tion·ize
/ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/
verb

Counterrevolutionize is a seven-syllable verb with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', root 'revolution', and suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, with consideration for the optional 'r' in GB English.

deanthropomorphize
6 syllables18 letters
de·an·thro·po·mor·phize
/diːˌænθrɒpəˈmɔːrfaɪz/
verb

Deanthropomorphize is a six-syllable verb (de-an-thro-po-mor-phize) with primary stress on 'mor'. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and means to remove human qualities. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and morphemic rules.

deconventionalize
6 syllables17 letters
de·con·ven·tion·a·lize
/ˌdiːkənˈvɛnʃənəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'deconventionalize' is divided into six syllables: de-con-ven-tion-a-lize. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'conventional', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.

denominationalize
7 syllables17 letters
de·nom·i·na·tion·a·lize
/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'denominationalize' is a seven-syllable verb with Latin roots and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('-tion-'). The word's structure is typical of verb formations using the '-ize' suffix.

desentimentalize
6 syllables16 letters
de·sen·ti·men·ta·lize
/ˌdiːsɛntɪˈmɛntəlʌɪz/
verb

The word 'desentimentalize' is divided into six syllables: de-sen-ti-men-ta-lize. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('men'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'sentimental', and the suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.

disanagrammatize
6 syllables16 letters
dis·an·a·gram·ma·tize
/ˌdɪsænəˈɡræmətaɪz/
verb

The word 'disanagrammatize' is a verb with six syllables (dis-an-a-gram-ma-tize). Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ma'). It's formed from the prefix 'dis-', the root 'anagrammat-', and the suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard English CV/VC rules, with vowel sounds generally forming individual syllables.

dolichocephalize
6 syllables16 letters
do·li·cho·ce·pha·lize
/ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'dolichocephalize' is divided into six syllables: do-li-cho-ce-pha-lize. It is a verb derived from Greek roots, with primary stress on the final syllable ('lize'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.

electrogalvanize
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·gal·van·ize
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌɡælvənaɪz/
verb

The word 'electrogalvanize' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-gal-van-ize. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gal'). It's a verb formed from the prefix 'electro-', root 'galvan-', and suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

electromagnetize
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·mag·ne·tize
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/
verb

The word 'electromagnetize' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-mag-ne-tize. It comprises the prefix 'electro-', the root 'magnet-', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mag'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.

hysteroproterize
6 syllables16 letters
hy·ste·ro·pro·te·rize
/ˈhɪstərˌəʊprəʊˈtɪərɪz/
verb

The word 'hysteroproterize' is a verb of Greek origin, divided into six syllables (hy-ste-ro-pro-te-rize) with primary stress on 'pro' and 'rize'. It means to reverse the proper order of things and is morphologically complex due to its combined roots.

institutionalize
6 syllables16 letters
in·sti·tu·tion·a·lize
/ˌɪnstɪtjuːʃənəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'institutionalize' is divided into six syllables: in-sti-tu-tion-a-lize. It is a verb of Latin and Greek origin, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The syllable division follows standard English phonological rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel reduction.

overcommercialize
7 syllables17 letters
o·ver·com·mer·ci·a·lize
/ˌəʊvə(r)kəˈmɜːʃəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'overcommercialize' is a verb formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'commercial', and the suffix '-ize'. It is divided into six syllables: o-ver-com-mer-ci-a-lize, with primary stress on the third syllable ('mer'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and digraph pronunciation.

overemotionalize
8 syllables16 letters
o·ver·e·mo·tion·a·li·ze
/ˌəʊvəˌɪmɒʃənəˈlaɪz/
verb

The word 'overemotionalize' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-e-mo-tion-a-li-ze. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'emotional', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and diphthongs.

overindustrialize
7 syllables17 letters
o·ver·in·dus·tri·a·lize
/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌstrɪəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'overindustrialize' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-in-dus-tri-a-lize. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'industrial-', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.

pancreatectomize
6 syllables16 letters
pan·cre·a·tec·to·mize
/ˌpæn.kriː.əˈtɛk.tə.maɪz/
verb

The word 'pancreatectomize' is a six-syllable verb with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It is formed from Greek and Latin morphemes indicating complete surgical removal of the pancreas. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.

plenipotentiarize
7 syllables17 letters
ple·ni·po·ten·ti·ar·ize
/ˌplenɪpəˈtɛnʃərɪzaɪz/
verb

The word 'plenipotentiarize' is a seven-syllable verb of Latin and Greek origin. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the interfix '-ti-'. It means to grant full power and is rarely used.

transcendentalize
5 syllables17 letters
trans·cen·den·tal·ize
/ˌtrænsənˈdɛntəlaɪz/
verb

Transcendentalize is a five-syllable verb of Latin and Greek origin. Syllabification follows maximizing onsets and vowel-nucleus rules, with stress on the penultimate syllable.

unconventionalize
6 syllables17 letters
un·con·ven·tion·a·lize
/ʌnˌkɒn.vənˈʃə.nə.laɪz/
verb

The verb 'unconventionalize' is divided into six syllables (un-con-ven-tion-a-lize) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and onset-rime structure, with the '-tion' and '-ize' suffixes forming distinct syllables.

unsentimentalize
6 syllables16 letters
un·sen·ti·men·tal·ize
/ʌnˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəlˌaɪz/
verb

The word 'unsentimentalize' is a six-syllable verb with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and onset-rime structure, with the prefix 'un-', root 'sentimental', and suffix '-ize'.