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civilized

How many syllables in civilized?

  3 syllables

Divide civilized into syllables:   civ-i-lized
Stressed syllable in civilized:   civ-i-lized
How to say civilized:

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Synonyms for civilized


2 syllables
  • cultured
  • polite
  • urbane
  • decent
  • refined
3 syllables
  • elegant
4 syllables
5 syllables
    6 syllables
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