Fertilize has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The tears of the past fertilize the future. | |
| 2. | This is the best time to fertilize the fields. | |
| 3. | You can also fertilize orchids -- but not too much. Too much fertilizer can also kill the roots. |