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sterilize

How many syllables in sterilize?

  3 syllables

Divide sterilize into syllables:   ster-i-lize
How to pronounce sterilize:   ster-uh-lahyz
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Synonyms for sterilize


1 syllable
  • bleach
  • spay
  • geld
2 syllables
  • neuter
    3 syllables
    • disinfect
    • make germ-free
    • sanitize
    • fumigate
    • purify
    4 syllables
    • clean thoroughly
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      What rhymes with sterilize

      3 syllables
      4 syllables
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