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minimize

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "minimize" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

minimize

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

minimize is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, minimize is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofminimize

1verb
  • To make (something) as small or as insignificant as possible.
  • To remove (a window) from the main display area, collapsing it to an icon or caption.

    Example: "I didn't close anything, but I minimized all the windows so I could see the desktop."

  • To treat (someone) slightingly.
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