American English

How to pronounce energizing

verb · adjectiveB2
EHnerjaizihng

/ˈɛ.nɚˌʤaɪ.zɪŋ/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of energize

As a verb, energizing is used in progressive forms; it is also common as an adjective before a noun.

Making someone feel active and full of energy.

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Meanings & examples

present participle

Making someone feel active and full of energy.

The coach is energizing the team before the game.

The speaker was energizing the audience with her story.

adjective

Making people feel active, alert, or full of energy.

The energizing music woke everyone up.

She led an energizing workout for the office staff.

Related words & forms

American English spells this verb with -ize; British English often spells it energise.