minimize

/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/

Syllables min·i·mize

Stress MIN-i-mize

Phonics Breakdown

min

/mɪn/

short i

i

/ɪ/

schwa

mize

/maɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to reduce something to the smallest possible amount

Sound Reference

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min=/mɪn/(minimum) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + mize=/maɪz/(size)

Example

We should minimize costs to stay competitive.