How do you pronounce "sterilize"?

In American English: /ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/ (STEHR-uh-leyez). In British English: /stˈɛɹəlˌaɪz/ (ST-ehr-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/ (STEHR-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /stˈɛɹəlˌaɪz/ (ST-ehr-uhl).

Is "sterilize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/ (STEHR-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /stˈɛɹəlˌaɪz/ (ST-ehr-uhl).

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/ˈstɛrəˌlaɪz/

STEHR-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

stɛrster·əil·laɪzize

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