Words that rhyme with criticize
Top rhymes for criticize
guys, eyes, size and otherwise
252 common words rhyme with criticize. The most common are guys, eyes, size and otherwise.
Perfect rhymes for criticize
1 syllable
2 syllables
- surprise
- supplies
- franchise
- allies
- applies
- advise
- likewise
- implies
- replies
- arise
- sunrise
- relies
- denies
- disguise
- demise
- comprise
- despise
- revise
- clockwise
- devise
- unwise
- rabbis
- defies
- buckeyes
- goodbyes
- complies
- reprise
- magpies
- baptize
- surmise
- downsize
- lengthwise
- midsize
- chastise
- belies
- streetwise
- capsize
- decries
- neckties
- crosswise
- edgewise
- outsize
3 syllables
- otherwise
- realize
- exercise
- recognize
- enterprise
- realise
- compromise
- organize
- merchandise
- recognise
- analyze
- minimize
- utilize
- butterflies
- emphasize
- advertise
- maximize
- occupies
- stabilize
- authorize
- qualifies
- optimize
- supervise
- signifies
- specialize
- customize
- visualize
- legalize
- specifies
- justifies
- summarize
- memorize
- satisfies
- mobilize
- socialize
- neutralize
- jeopardize
- sympathize
- symbolize
- modernize
- improvise
- normalize
- testifies
- clarifies
- synthesize
- subsidize
- finalize
- fireflies
- publicize
- simplifies
- classifies
- fantasize
- monetize
- terrorize
- colonize
- empathize
- energize
- scrutinize
- modifies
- penalize
- notifies
- patronize
- standardize
- synchronize
- terrifies
- oversize
- underlies
- harmonize
- paralyze
- sterilize
- amplifies
- demonize
- fertilize
- equalize
- verifies
- certifies
- multiplies
- privatize
- hypnotize
- theorize
- localize
- catalyze
- lullabies
- idolize
- formalize
- vaporize
- glorifies
- unionize
- humanize
- centralize
- sanitize
- oxidize
- crystallize
- galvanize
- itemize
- magnifies
- dramatize
- nationalize
- digitize
- alibis
- typifies
- polarize
- verbalize
- stigmatize
- televise
- euthanize
- vandalize
- nullifies
- agonize
- pulverize
- plagiarize
- ratifies
- traumatize
- idealize
- satirize
- pressurize
- sensitize
- civilize
- immunize
- vocalize
- circumcise
- naturalize
- brutalize
- mesmerize
4 syllables
- apologize
- identifies
- apologise
- capitalize
- characterize
- prioritize
- intensifies
- categorize
- exemplifies
- generalize
- rationalize
- revitalize
- destabilize
- reorganize
- familiarize
- legitimize
- personalize
- conceptualize
- antagonize
- criminalize
- internalize
- solidifies
- hypothesize
- monopolize
- metabolize
- popularize
- initialize
- commercialize
- marginalize
- immobilize
- disqualifies
- romanticize
- disenfranchise
- evangelize
- politicize
- personifies
- demoralize
- accessorize
- decentralize
- liberalize
- democratize
- cannibalize
- trivialize
- radicalize
- reauthorize
- actualize
- epitomize
- proselytize
- metastasize
- economize
5 syllables
- materialize
- revolutionize
- memorialize
- decriminalize
- compartmentalize
- industrialize
6 syllables
- institutionalize
Show 106 rare words
- samurais
- ionize
- codifies
- apprise
- randomize
- hybridize
- hydrolyze
- outcries
- canonize
- pries
- militarize
- desensitize
- amortize
- glamorize
- mystifies
- standbys
- ostracize
- homogenize
- serialize
- fraternize
- hospitalize
- professionalize
- tantalize
- caramelize
- moralize
- overemphasize
- sensationalize
- propagandize
- eulogize
- polymerize
- demobilize
- recapitalize
- internationalize
- scandalize
- alphabetize
- enfranchise
- globalize
- deputize
- burglarize
- sidewise
- incise
- mechanize
- alkalies
- demilitarize
- tranquilize
- bise
- colorize
- electrifies
- editorialize
- miniaturize
- federalize
- rectifies
- aggrandize
- gratifies
- pasteurize
- winterize
- lionize
- computerize
- disorganize
- stylize
- westernize
- preoccupies
- fossilize
- mineralize
- mischaracterize
- depressurize
- emprise
- collectivize
- urbanize
- circularize
- fictionalize
- gadflies
- reemphasize
- balkanize
- securitize
- rhapsodize
- temporize
- depersonalize
- anglicize
- carbonize
- misidentifies
- reanalyze
- misapplies
- womanize
- collateralize
- acidifies
- aluminize
- annualize
- bigeyes
- communize
- containerize
- creolize
- deinstitutionalize
- denationalize
- departmentalize
- ghettoize
- heroize
- ironize
- motorize
- potpies
- regionalize
- renationalize
- rubberize
- soliloquize
- suburbanize
- underutilize
Near rhymes for criticize
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- live
- five
- drive
- alive
- survive
- arrive
- dive
- archive
- thrive
- strive
- revive
- derive
- hive
- deprive
- overdrive
- jive
- vive
- beehive
- tithe
- blithe
- lithe
- nosedive
- contrive
- i
- by
- my
- why
- life
- high
- times
- try
- guy
- nice
- buy
- sometimes
- price
- wife
- lives
- die
- eye
How criticize sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹɪtɪˌsaɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 3 (CRIT-i-cize) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -aɪz |
Criticize has three syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with criticize?
- The most common rhymes for criticize are guys, eyes, size, otherwise, realize and rise.
- How many words rhyme with criticize?
- We found 252 common perfect rhymes and 106 rarer words for criticize, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in criticize?
- Criticize has three syllables, with the stress on the first.