DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
cauterize
/'kɔtə,raɪz/ · kɔtəraɪz
Cauterize has 3 syllables: cau · ter · ize.
cau
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ter
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ize
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verb. Burn, sear, or freeze (tissue) using a hot iron or electric current or a caustic agent.
verb. Make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals.
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