How many syllables in "appointment"?

"appointment" has 3 syllabes (ap - point - ment).

How to divide "appointment"?

"appointment" divides into 3 parts: ap · point · ment.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"appointment": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ap·point·ment

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ap-POINT-ment(ap · point · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "appointment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpɔɪnt.mənt⁄

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Syllabesap·point·ment

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