How many syllables in "voluntary"?

"voluntary" has 4 sílabas (vol - un - ta - ry).

How to divide "voluntary"?

"voluntary" divides into 4 parts: vol · un · ta · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (vol... un... ta... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"voluntary": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:vol·un·ta·ry

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VOL-un-ta-ry(vol · un · ta · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "voluntary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvɒləntəri⁄

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