How many syllables in "civilised"?

"civilised" has 4 lettergrepen (ci - vi - li - sed).

How to divide "civilised"?

"civilised" divides into 4 parts: ci · vi · li · sed.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ci... vi... li... sed) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"civilised": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ci·vi·li·sed

Hoofdklemtoon

CI-vi-li-sed(ci · vi · li · sed)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "civilised" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd⁄

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IPAˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd

Lettergrepenci·vi·li·sed

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How many syllables in "civilised"?: "civilised" has 4 lettergrepen (ci - vi - li - sed).
How to divide "civilised"?: "civilised" divides into 4 parts: ci · vi · li · sed.
Where is the stress in "civilised"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "civilised"?: Say each syllable slowly (ci... vi... li... sed) and listen on SayItVid.