How many syllables in "sterilization"?

"sterilization" has 5 lettergrepen (ster - i - li - za - tion).

How to divide "sterilization"?

"sterilization" divides into 5 parts: ster · i · li · za · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ster... i... li... za... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"sterilization": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ster·i·li·za·tion

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ster-i-li-ZA-tion(ster · i · li · za · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "sterilization" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌstɛr.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌstɛr.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

Lettergrepenster·i·li·za·tion

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then be retrofitted so that the sterilization sterilization procedure was uh neutered. It was an awful thing to hear these men and women come into the room and talk about what their life was like and how

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How many syllables in "sterilization"?: "sterilization" has 5 lettergrepen (ster - i - li - za - tion).
How to divide "sterilization"?: "sterilization" divides into 5 parts: ster · i · li · za · tion.
Where is the stress in "sterilization"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sterilization"?: Say each syllable slowly (ster... i... li... za... tion) and listen on SayItVid.