How many syllables in civilized?

Syllables in civilized

3

civ·i·lized

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

How to say civilized

Pronunciation/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪzd/
3 syllables, CIV-i-lized · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say civilized slowly and listen for each vowel sound: civ, i, lized. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in civilized?
Civilized has three syllables.
How do you divide civilized into syllables?
Civilized divides as civ-i-lized.
Which syllable is stressed in civilized?
The first syllable (CIV-i-lized).

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