To pronounce "sterilizing", say STER-il-iz-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
sterilizing
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STER-il-iz-ing
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"sterilizing" has 4 syllables: ster-il-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sterilizing" has 4 syllables: ster · il · iz · ing.
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