civilize

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

Syllables ci·vil·ize

Stress CIV-il-ize

Phonics Breakdown

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

vil

/vɪl/

short i

ize

/aɪz/

-ize suffix

Meaning

to bring to a more advanced or developed social, cultural, or moral state

Sound Reference

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ci=/sɪ/(city) + vil=/vɪl/(village) + ize=/aɪz/(size)

Example

Education can help civilize a society.