how to pronounce generalize

/ˈdʒɛnɚəˌlaɪz/

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generalize is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of generalize in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… and generalize everything I find that to …”

meanings of generalize

verb:

To derive or deduce (a general concept or principle) from particular facts.
To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.

generalize frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word generalize occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics generalize can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that generalize can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) education, science, and technology;

3) people, society, and culture;