How many syllables in "expediency"?

"expediency" has 5 syllabes (ex - pe - di - en - cy).

How to divide "expediency"?

"expediency" divides into 5 parts: ex · pe · di · en · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... pe... di... en... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"expediency": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:ex·pe·di·en·cy

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ex-PE-di-en-cy(ex · pe · di · en · cy)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "expediency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈspiːdiənsi⁄

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IPAɪkˈspiːdiənsi

Syllabesex·pe·di·en·cy

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How many syllables in "expediency"?: "expediency" has 5 syllabes (ex - pe - di - en - cy).
How to divide "expediency"?: "expediency" divides into 5 parts: ex · pe · di · en · cy.
Where is the stress in "expediency"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "expediency"?: Say each syllable slowly (ex... pe... di... en... cy) and listen on SayItVid.