How many syllables in "legitimize"?

"legitimize" has 4 sílabas (le - git - i - mize).

How to divide "legitimize"?

"legitimize" divides into 4 parts: le · git · i · mize.

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

Say each syllable slowly (le... git... i... mize) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"legitimize": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:le·git·i·mize

Ênfase Primária

le-GIT-i-mize(le · git · i · mize)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "legitimize" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄lɪˈdʒɪtɪˌmaɪz⁄

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