How many syllables in "illegalize"?

"illegalize" has 4 lettergrepen (il - le - ga - lize).

How to divide "illegalize"?

"illegalize" divides into 4 parts: il · le · ga · lize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (il... le... ga... lize) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"illegalize": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:il·le·ga·lize

Hoofdklemtoon

il-LE-ga-lize(il · le · ga · lize)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illegalize" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz⁄

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IPAɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz

Lettergrepenil·le·ga·lize

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