How many syllables in penalized?

Syllables in penalized

3

pe·nal·ized

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

How to say penalized

Pronunciation/ˈpinəˌlaɪzd/
3 syllables, PE-nal-ized · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say penalized slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pe, nal, ized. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in penalized?
Penalized has three syllables.
How do you divide penalized into syllables?
Penalized divides as pe-nal-ized.
Which syllable is stressed in penalized?
The first syllable (PE-nal-ized).

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