How many syllables in "amputee"?

"amputee" has 3 syllabes (am - pu - tee).

How to divide "amputee"?

"amputee" divides into 3 parts: am · pu · tee.

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

Say each syllable slowly (am... pu... tee) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"amputee": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:am·pu·tee

Accent principal

am-pu-TEE(am · pu · tee)○ ○ ●

Stress in "amputee" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌæm.pjəˈtiː⁄

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IPAˌæm.pjəˈtiː

Syllabesam·pu·tee

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So our client is Paul. He has been an amputee for over 30 years, so he uses these forearm crutches to help him. so he uses these forearm crutches to help him.

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