How Many Syllables Are in "Realize"?
realize has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
re-al-ize
- Word
- realize
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈri.əˌlaɪz/
- Part of speech
- verb
Definition
To become aware of something.
Example sentence
I didn't realize it was so late.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..
Related words
- think — 1 syllable — think
- understand — 3 syllables — un-der-stand