realize

/ˈrɪəlaɪz/

Syllables re·al·ize

Stress RE-al-ize

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

al

/ə/

schwa

ize

/aɪz/

silent letter

Meaning

to become aware of something; to understand clearly

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(river) + al=/ə/(animal) + ize=/aɪz/(size)

Example

I finally realized the truth.