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

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--ize Greek origin, forming verbs

congregationalize
6 syllables17 letters
con·gre·ga·tion·al·ize
/ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'congregationalize' is divided into six syllables: con-gre-ga-tion-al-ize. It's a verb formed from Latin and Greek roots with prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the third syllable, and secondary stress on the first. The syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.

counterpropagandize
6 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·prop·a·gan·dize
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.daɪz/
verb

Counterpropagandize is a six-syllable verb (coun-ter-prop-a-gan-dize) with the prefix counter- (against), root propagand- (from Latin propagare), and suffix -ize (verbal). Primary stress falls on 'gan' with secondary stress on 'coun' and 'prop'. IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tɚˌprɑː.pəˈɡæn.daɪz/. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the Maximal Onset Principle.

counterrevolutionize
7 syllables20 letters
coun·ter·re·vo·lu·tion·ize
/ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/
verb

The word 'counterrevolutionize' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tion-ize. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.

counterrevolutionize
7 syllables20 letters
coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion·ize
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.ˌrɛv.əˈlu.ʃən.aɪz/
verb

Counterrevolutionize is a 7-syllable verb (coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ize) with primary stress on 'lu' and secondary stress on 'coun' and 'rev'. It combines the prefix counter- (against), root revolution (Latin, 'to roll back'), and suffix -ize (to make). IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tɚ.ˌrɛv.əˈlu.ʃən.aɪz/. Syllable boundaries follow morpheme boundaries and the Maximal Onset Principle.

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

The word 'deanthropomorphize' is divided into six syllables: de-an-thro-po-mor-phize. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('phize'). It's a verb formed from Greek and Latin roots with the prefix 'de-' and suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster treatment.

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 third syllable ('ven'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and affix rules.

desentimentalize
6 syllables16 letters
de·sen·ti·men·tal·ize
/diːˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'desentimentalize' is divided into six syllables: de-sen-ti-men-tal-ize. It consists of the prefix 'de-', the root 'sentimental', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and vowel-glide division rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.

disindividualize
7 syllables16 letters
dis·in·di·vi·du·a·lize
/ˌdɪsˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəˌlaɪz/
verb

The word 'disindividualize' is divided into seven syllables: dis-in-di-vi-du-a-lize. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules and considers vowel digraphs and suffixes.

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

Dolichocephalize is a verb of Greek origin meaning to make long-headed. It is divided into six syllables: do-li-cho-ce-pha-lize, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('pha'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and maximizing syllable onsets.

electrogalvanize
6 syllables16 letters
e·lec·tro·gal·van·ize
/ɪˌlɛktroʊɡælˈvənˌaɪz/
verb

The word 'electrogalvanize' is divided into six syllables: e-lec-tro-gal-van-ize. It's a verb formed from the 'electro-' prefix, 'galvan-' root, and '-ize' suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gal'). Syllabification follows vowel onset and maximizing onsets rules.

electromagnetize
5 syllables16 letters
e·lectro·mag·ne·tize
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz/
verb

The word 'electromagnetize' is divided into five syllables: e-lectro-mag-ne-tize. It consists of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'magnet-', and the suffix '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mag'). Syllable division follows vowel division and consonant cluster rules.

hypophysectomize
6 syllables16 letters
hy·po·phy·sec·to·mize
/ˌhaɪpoʊfɪˈsɛktəmaɪz/
verb

Hypophysectomize is a complex verb of Greek and Latin origin meaning to surgically remove the pituitary gland. It is divided into six syllables: hy-po-phy-sec-to-mize, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules of VCV and CVCV division, considering the word's morphemic structure.

hysteroproterize
6 syllables16 letters
hy·ste·ro·pro·ter·ize
/ˌhaɪstəroʊproʊtəraɪz/
verb

Hysteroproterize is a six-syllable verb with Greek roots, meaning to reverse the natural order. Stress is on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. Its complexity makes it a unique case, but the syllable division is consistent with established phonological principles.

intercrystallize
5 syllables16 letters
in·ter·crys·tal·lize
/ˌɪntərˌkrɪstəˈlaɪz/
verb

The word 'intercrystallize' is a verb composed of the prefix 'inter-', root 'crystall-', and suffix '-ize'. It is divided into five syllables: in-ter-crys-tal-lize, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, maintaining consonant clusters where possible.

interjectionalize
6 syllables17 letters
in·ter·jec·tion·al·ize
/ˌɪntərˌdʒɛkʃəˈnæləˌzaɪz/
verb

Interjectionalize is a seven-syllable verb with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek morphemes. Syllable division follows standard English rules, accounting for silent letters and diphthongs.

microminiaturize
7 syllables16 letters
mi·cro·mi·ni·a·tu·rize
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.mɪ.niˈeɪ.tʃər.aɪz/
verb

The word 'microminiaturize' is divided into seven syllables: mi-cro-mi-ni-a-tu-rize. It consists of two prefixes ('micro-' and 'mini-'), a root ('atur-'), and a suffix ('-ize'). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tu'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.

overcentralizing
6 syllables16 letters
o·ver·cen·tral·iz·ing
/ˌoʊvərˌsɛntrəˈlaɪzɪŋ/
verb

Overcentralizing is a five-syllable verb with primary stress on 'tral'. It's formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with stress determined by the root and prefix.

overcommercialize
7 syllables17 letters
o·ver·com·mer·sha·li·ze
/ˌoʊvərkəˈmɜːrʃəlaɪz/
verb

Overcommercialize is a seven-syllable verb with stress on 'com'. It's built from the prefix 'over-', root 'commercial', and suffix '-ize'. Syllable division follows CV patterns and morphological boundaries.

overindustrialize
8 syllables17 letters
o·ver·in·dus·tri·a·li·ze
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌstriəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'overindustrialize' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-in-dus-tri-a-li-ze. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'industrial-', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dus-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

oversentimentalize
8 syllables18 letters
o·ver·sen·ti·men·ta·li·ze
/ˌoʊvərˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəlˌaɪz/
verb

Oversentimentalize is a seven-syllable verb with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'over-', root 'sentimental', and suffix '-ize'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.

pancreatectomize
6 syllables16 letters
pan·cre·a·tec·to·mize
/ˌpæŋkriˌæteˈtɒmaɪz/
verb

Pancreatectomize is a verb meaning to surgically remove the pancreas. It's divided into six syllables: pan-cre-a-tec-to-mize, with primary stress on 'tec'. The word is composed of Greek and Latin morphemes, and its syllable structure follows standard English phonological rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

suprarenalectomize
7 syllables18 letters
su·pra·re·nal·ec·to·mize
/ˌsuːprəˌriːnəlˈɛktəˌmaɪz/
verb

The word 'suprarenalectomize' is a verb of Latin and Greek origin meaning to surgically remove an adrenal gland. It is divided into seven syllables: su-pra-re-nal-ec-to-mize, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda, consonant cluster, and diphthong rules.

thyroparathyroidectomize
9 syllables24 letters
thy·ro·pa·ra·thy·roi·dec·to·mize
/ˌθaɪ.roʊ.ˌpær.ə.ˌθaɪ.rɔɪ.ˈdɛk.tə.maɪz/
verb

This 9-syllable verb is a complex medical term built from Greek morphemes. Its syllabification follows standard English phonological rules, notably the principle of resyllabification, where the 'd' of 'thyroid' moves to start the next syllable ('dec') when joined with '-ectomy'. Primary stress falls on this 'dec' syllable, consistent with the antepenultimate stress rule for verbs ending in '-ize'.

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

The word 'transcendentalize' is divided into five syllables: trans-cen-den-tal-ize. It consists of the prefix 'trans-', root 'scend', and suffixes '-ental' and '-ize'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.

unconventionalize
6 syllables17 letters
un·con·ven·tion·al·ize
/ʌnˌkɑnˈvɛnʃənəlaɪz/
verb

The word 'unconventionalize' is divided into six syllables: un-con-ven-tion-al-ize. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'conventional', and the suffix '-ize'. Primary stress falls on the 'ize' syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant separation and morphemic boundaries.