How to Pronounce Sterilised

To pronounce "sterilised", say STER-il-is-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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Letters

STER-il-is-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “sterilised”

"sterilised" has 4 syllables: ster-il-is-ed. It rhymes with paralysed, if that helps it stick.

What does sterilised mean?

verb

  1. To deprive of the ability to procreate.
  2. To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.

Words that rhyme with sterilised

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paralysed

Related words

sterilizedsterilisationsterilizationsterilisesterilizesterilisersterilizersterile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sterilised"?▾

"Sterilised" has 4 syllables: ster · il · is · ed.

What does "sterilised" mean?▾

Sterilised: To deprive of the ability to procreate.

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