utilize

/ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

Syllables u·ti·lize

Stress U-ti-lize

Phonics Breakdown

u

/juː/

long u

ti

/tɪ/

short i

lize

/laɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Sound Reference

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u=/juː/(use) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + lize=/laɪz/(size)

Example

We should utilize our time more effectively.