How many syllables in "penalizes"?

"penalizes" has 4 lettergrepen (pe - nal - iz - es).

How to divide "penalizes"?

"penalizes" divides into 4 parts: pe · nal · iz · es.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... nal... iz... es) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"penalizes": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·nal·iz·es

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PE-nal-iz-es(pe · nal · iz · es)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "penalizes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpiːnəlaɪzɪz⁄

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IPAˈpiːnəlaɪzɪz

Lettergrepenpe·nal·iz·es

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