How many syllables in criticize?

Syllables in criticize

3

crit·i·cize

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

How to say criticize

Pronunciation/ˈkɹɪtɪˌsaɪz/
3 syllables, CRIT-i-cize · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say criticize slowly and listen for each vowel sound: crit, i, cize. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with criticize

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Questions

How many syllables are in criticize?
Criticize has three syllables.
How do you divide criticize into syllables?
Criticize divides as crit-i-cize.
Which syllable is stressed in criticize?
The first syllable (CRIT-i-cize).

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