How many syllables in "sterilized"?

"sterilized" has 3 lettergrepen (ster - i - lized).

How to divide "sterilized"?

"sterilized" divides into 3 parts: ster · i · lized.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"sterilized": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ster·i·lized

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STER-i-lized(ster · i · lized)● ○ ○

Stress in "sterilized" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɛr.əˌlaɪzd⁄

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IPAˈstɛr.əˌlaɪzd

Lettergrepenster·i·lized

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How many syllables in "sterilized"?: "sterilized" has 3 lettergrepen (ster - i - lized).
How to divide "sterilized"?: "sterilized" divides into 3 parts: ster · i · lized.
Where is the stress in "sterilized"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sterilized"?: Say each syllable slowly (ster... i... lized) and listen on SayItVid.