How many syllables in "bowdlerize"?

"bowdlerize" has 3 lettergrepen (bow - dle - rize).

How to divide "bowdlerize"?

"bowdlerize" divides into 3 parts: bow · dle · rize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bow... dle... rize) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"bowdlerize": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bow·dle·rize

Hoofdklemtoon

BOW-dle-rize(bow · dle · rize)● ○ ○

Stress in "bowdlerize" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz⁄

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IPAˈbaʊd.ləɹˌaɪz

Lettergrepenbow·dle·rize

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