scrutinize

/ˈskruːtənaɪz/

Syllables scru·ti·nize

Stress SCRU-ti-nize

Phonics Breakdown

scru

/skruː/

long u_e

ti

/tə/

schwa

nize

/naɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to examine something very carefully and thoroughly

Sound Reference

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scru=/skruː/(screw) + ti=/tə/(nation) + nize=/naɪz/(organize)

Example

The lawyer will scrutinize every detail of the contract.