How many syllables in "centipede"?

"centipede" has 3 syllabes (cen - ti - pede).

How to divide "centipede"?

"centipede" divides into 3 parts: cen · ti · pede.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cen... ti... pede) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"centipede": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:cen·ti·pede

Accent principal

CEN-ti-pede(cen · ti · pede)● ○ ○

Stress in "centipede" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛntɪpiːd⁄

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IPAˈsɛntɪpiːd

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