symbolize

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

Syllables sym·bol·ize

Stress SYM-bol-ize

Phonics Breakdown

sym

/sɪm/

short i

bol

/bəl/

schwa

ize

/aɪz/

silent letter

Meaning

to represent or stand for something as a symbol

Sound Reference

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sym=/sɪm/(symbol) + bol=/bəl/(table) + ize=/aɪz/(realize)

Example

The dove is often used to symbolize peace.