How many syllables in authorize?

Syllables in authorize

3

au·tho·rize

Authorize has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say authorize

Pronunciation/ˈɔθɚˌaɪz/
3 syllables, AU-tho-rize · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say authorize slowly and listen for each vowel sound: au, tho, rize. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with authorize

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Questions

How many syllables are in authorize?
Authorize has three syllables.
How do you divide authorize into syllables?
Authorize divides as au-tho-rize.
Which syllable is stressed in authorize?
The first syllable (AU-tho-rize).

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