How many syllables in "penalize"?

"penalize" has 3 sillabe (pe - nal - ize).

How to divide "penalize"?

"penalize" divides into 3 parts: pe · nal · ize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... nal... ize) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"penalize": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:pe·nal·ize

Accento primario

PE-nal-ize(pe · nal · ize)● ○ ○

Stress in "penalize" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpiːnəlaɪz⁄

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IPAˈpiːnəlaɪz

Sillabepe·nal·ize

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