How many syllables in "postmortem"?

"postmortem" has 3 sílabas (post - mor - tem).

How to divide "postmortem"?

"postmortem" divides into 3 parts: post · mor · tem.

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

Say each syllable slowly (post... mor... tem) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"postmortem": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:post·mor·tem

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post-MOR-tem(post · mor · tem)○ ● ○

Stress in "postmortem" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpoʊstˈmɔːrtəm⁄

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How many syllables in "postmortem"?: "postmortem" has 3 sílabas (post - mor - tem).
How to divide "postmortem"?: "postmortem" divides into 3 parts: post · mor · tem.
Where is the stress in "postmortem"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "postmortem"?: Say each syllable slowly (post... mor... tem) and listen on SayItVid.