How many syllables in "governmental"?

"governmental" has 4 syllabes (gov - ern - men - tal).

How to divide "governmental"?

"governmental" divides into 4 parts: gov · ern · men · tal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gov... ern... men... tal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"governmental": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:gov·ern·men·tal

Accent principal

gov-ern-MEN-tal(gov · ern · men · tal)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "governmental" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɡʌvərˈmɛntəl⁄

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Syllabesgov·ern·men·tal

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