How many syllables in "alienist"?

"alienist" has 3 syllabes (a - lie - nist).

How to divide "alienist"?

"alienist" divides into 3 parts: a · lie · nist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... lie... nist) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"alienist": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:a·lie·nist

Accent principal

A-lie-nist(a · lie · nist)● ○ ○

Stress in "alienist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst⁄

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IPAˈeɪ.lɪ.ən.ɪst

Syllabesa·lie·nist

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