Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

customize

/ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.27 in modern English

Syllables: cus-tom-ize
IPA: /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/

22

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.

Example Sentences

"High-priced lattes and customized drinks helped lift the coffee chain’s US sales in the quarter ending on October 1, the company said Thursday."

Etymology

From custom + -ize. First attested in 1934 in American English.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: custom

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/
British English: /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/

Inflected Forms

customizes (present, singular) customizing (participle, present) customized (participle, past) customized (past) customise (alternative, UK)

Derived Forms

customizability customizable customizer recustomize semicustomized uncustomized

Frequently Paired Words

consuetude costumal costume custom customary customer customization bespoke

Synonyms

customise custom-make tailor-make

Questions

How do you pronounce customize?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌs.tə.maɪ̯z/.
What does customize mean?: To build or alter according to personal preferences or specifications.
Where does customize come from?: From custom + -ize. First attested in 1934 in American English.

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