How many syllables in "comparison"?

"comparison" has 4 syllabes (com - par - i - son).

How to divide "comparison"?

"comparison" divides into 4 parts: com · par · i · son.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... par... i... son) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"comparison": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:com·par·i·son

Accent principal

com-PAR-i-son(com · par · i · son)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "comparison" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən⁄

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IPAkəmˈpær.ɪ.sən

Syllabescom·par·i·son

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