How many syllables in characterization?

Syllables in characterization

6

char·ac·ter·i·za·tion

Characterization has six syllables. The stress falls on the fifth syllable.

How to say characterization

Pronunciation/ˌkɛɹəktɚɪˈzeɪʃən/
6 syllables, char-ac-ter-i-ZA-tion · da-da-da-da-DUM-da
StressFifth syllable
Letters16

To count it yourself, say characterization slowly and listen for each vowel sound: char, ac, ter, i, za, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in characterization?
Characterization has six syllables.
How do you divide characterization into syllables?
Characterization divides as char-ac-ter-i-za-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in characterization?
The fifth syllable (char-ac-ter-i-ZA-tion).

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