How many syllables in "sterilizer"?

"sterilizer" has 4 lettergrepen (ster - i - li - zer).

How to divide "sterilizer"?

"sterilizer" divides into 4 parts: ster · i · li · zer.

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

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

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"sterilizer": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ster·i·li·zer

Hoofdklemtoon

STER-i-li-zer(ster · i · li · zer)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "sterilizer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstɛr.əˌlaɪ.zər⁄

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IPAˈstɛr.əˌlaɪ.zər

Lettergrepenster·i·li·zer

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