How many syllables in "civilise"?

"civilise" has 3 syllabes (ci - vi - lise).

How to divide "civilise"?

"civilise" divides into 3 parts: ci · vi · lise.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"civilise": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ci·vi·lise

Accent principal

CI-vi-lise(ci · vi · lise)● ○ ○

Stress in "civilise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪvɪlaɪz⁄

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IPAˈsɪvɪlaɪz

Syllabesci·vi·lise

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to England. And they were - they were exotic curiosities, basically. People were interested in, "Can we "improve the savages" Can we "civilise" them?" They were given new names and they were dressed up all fancy, and they were taught to use a knife and fork. They were given new names and they were dressed up all fancy, and they were taught to use a knife and fork.

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How many syllables in "civilise"?: "civilise" has 3 syllabes (ci - vi - lise).
How to divide "civilise"?: "civilise" divides into 3 parts: ci · vi · lise.
Where is the stress in "civilise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "civilise"?: Say each syllable slowly (ci... vi... lise) and listen on SayItVid.