How many syllables in "minimize"?

"minimize" has 3 음절 (min - i - mize).

How to divide "minimize"?

"minimize" divides into 3 parts: min · i · mize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (min... i... mize) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"minimize": 3 음절.

음절:min·i·mize

제1강세

MIN-i-mize(min · i · mize)● ○ ○

Stress in "minimize" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz⁄

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IPAˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz

음절min·i·mize

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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What could be more objective than that? Minimize the number of mistakes, and what you get is just the rule that best fits the green population. is just the rule that best fits the green population.

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