How many syllables in characterize?
Syllables in characterize
4
char·ac·ter·ize
Characterize has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say characterize
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɛɹəktɚˌaɪz/ 4 syllables, CHAR-ac-ter-ize · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say characterize slowly and listen for each vowel sound: char, ac, ter, ize. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with characterize
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Questions
- How many syllables are in characterize?
- Characterize has four syllables.
- How do you divide characterize into syllables?
- Characterize divides as char-ac-ter-ize.
- Which syllable is stressed in characterize?
- The first syllable (CHAR-ac-ter-ize).