How many syllables in "categories"?

"categories" has 4 sílabas (cat - e - go - ries).

How to divide "categories"?

"categories" divides into 4 parts: cat · e · go · ries.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cat... e... go... ries) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"categories": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:cat·e·go·ries

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CAT-e-go-ries(cat · e · go · ries)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "categories" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkætəɡɔːriz⁄

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IPAˈkætəɡɔːriz

Sílabascat·e·go·ries

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How many syllables in "categories"?: "categories" has 4 sílabas (cat - e - go - ries).
How to divide "categories"?: "categories" divides into 4 parts: cat · e · go · ries.
Where is the stress in "categories"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "categories"?: Say each syllable slowly (cat... e... go... ries) and listen on SayItVid.