How many syllables in generalized?

Syllables in generalized

4 or 3

gen·er·al·ized

Generalized has four syllables, or three when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say generalized

Said as /ˈdʒɛnɚəˌlaɪzd/4 syllables, GEN-er-al-ized · DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˈdʒɛnɹəˌlaɪzd/3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say generalized slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gen, er, al, ized. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with generalized

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Questions

How many syllables are in generalized?
Generalized has four syllables, or three when said quickly.
How do you divide generalized into syllables?
Generalized divides as gen-er-al-ized.
Which syllable is stressed in generalized?
The first syllable (GEN-er-al-ized).

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