How many syllables in "minimize"?

"minimize" has 3 lettergrepen (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.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"minimize": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:min·i·mize

Hoofdklemtoon

MIN-i-mize(min · i · mize)● ○ ○

Stress in "minimize" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz⁄

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IPAˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz

Lettergrepenmin·i·mize

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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 lettergrepen (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.