How many syllables in "development"?

"development" has 4 sílabas (de - vel - op - ment).

How to divide "development"?

"development" divides into 4 parts: de · vel · op · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... vel... op... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"development": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·vel·op·ment

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de-VEL-op-ment(de · vel · op · ment)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "development" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈvɛp.ləm.ənt⁄

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