canonize

How to Split "canonize" into Syllables

The word canonize is divided into 4 syllables: ca·no·ni·ze. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ca — 1st syllable
• no — 2nd syllable
• ni — 3rd syllable
• ze — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of canonize:

• IPA: /ˈkænənaɪz/

📖 Definitions

1. canonize (third-person singular simple present canonizes, present participle canonizing, simple past and past participle canonized) (transitive, American spelling, Oxford British English)
2. canonise (non-Oxford British English)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Late Middle English canonizen (“to declare as a saint; to appoint to an ecclesiastical office”), from Old French canonisier (modern French canoniser (“to canonize”)), or from its etymon Medieval Latin, Late Latin canōnizāre, the present active infinitive of Latin canōnizō (“to recognize as a saint, canonize; to declare as authoritative or official”), from Latin canōn (“measuring line; (figurative) precept, rule, canon; authorized catalogue”) + -izō (suffix forming verb...

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare canonize with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
canonize	4	ca·no·ni·ze
communique	4	com-mu-ni-que
change	2	cha-nge
caking	2	cak-ing
cosiness's	3	co-si-ness's

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