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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cit
  • 7 letters
Syllables
cit-i-zen: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CIT-i-zen.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪtəzən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cit-izen, citi-zen.

Words that rhyme with citizen

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide citizen into syllables?

citizen divides as cit-i-zen. cit-i-zen: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in citizen?

Citizen has 3 syllables (cit-i-zen).

Which syllable is stressed in citizen?

The stressed syllable in citizen is cit. The 1st syllable is stressed: CIT-i-zen.

How do you pronounce citizen?

/ˈsɪtəzən/ in American English.