How many syllables in "destabilize"?

"destabilize" has 4 lettergrepen (de - sta - bi - lize).

How to divide "destabilize"?

"destabilize" divides into 4 parts: de · sta · bi · lize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... sta... bi... lize) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"destabilize": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·sta·bi·lize

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de-STA-bi-lize(de · sta · bi · lize)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "destabilize" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz⁄

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IPAdiːˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz

Lettergrepende·sta·bi·lize

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