How many syllables in "circumference"?

"circumference" has 4 syllabes (cir - cum - fer - ence).

How to divide "circumference"?

"circumference" divides into 4 parts: cir · cum · fer · ence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cir... cum... fer... ence) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"circumference": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:cir·cum·fer·ence

Accent principal

cir-CUM-fer-ence(cir · cum · fer · ence)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "circumference" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sərˈkʌm.fər.əns⁄

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How many syllables in "circumference"?: "circumference" has 4 syllabes (cir - cum - fer - ence).
How to divide "circumference"?: "circumference" divides into 4 parts: cir · cum · fer · ence.
Where is the stress in "circumference"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "circumference"?: Say each syllable slowly (cir... cum... fer... ence) and listen on SayItVid.