initialize

The # of syllables in initialize can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/initialize .

How many syllables in initialize?

4 syllables

Divide initialize into syllables: in-i-tial-ize
How to pronounce initialize: ih-nish-uh-lahyz
How to say initialize:

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