How many syllables in "colonization"?

"colonization" has 5 syllabes (col - o - ni - za - tion).

How to divide "colonization"?

"colonization" divides into 5 parts: col · o · ni · za · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (col... o... ni... za... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"colonization": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:col·o·ni·za·tion

Accent principal

col-o-ni-ZA-tion(col · o · ni · za · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "colonization" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

Syllabescol·o·ni·za·tion

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How many syllables in "colonization"?: "colonization" has 5 syllabes (col - o - ni - za - tion).
How to divide "colonization"?: "colonization" divides into 5 parts: col · o · ni · za · tion.
Where is the stress in "colonization"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "colonization"?: Say each syllable slowly (col... o... ni... za... tion) and listen on SayItVid.