How many syllables in "privatize"?

"privatize" has 3 syllabes (pri - va - tize).

How to divide "privatize"?

"privatize" divides into 3 parts: pri · va · tize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pri... va... tize) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"privatize": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pri·va·tize

Accent principal

PRI-va-tize(pri · va · tize)● ○ ○

Stress in "privatize" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpraɪ.və.taɪz⁄

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IPAˈpraɪ.və.taɪz

Syllabespri·va·tize

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