How many syllables in "observatory"?

"observatory" has 5 syllabes (ob - ser - va - to - ry).

How to divide "observatory"?

"observatory" divides into 5 parts: ob · ser · va · to · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ob... ser... va... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"observatory": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:ob·ser·va·to·ry

Accent principal

ob-SER-va-to-ry(ob · ser · va · to · ry)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "observatory" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri⁄

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IPAəbˈzɜːrvətɔːri

Syllabesob·ser·va·to·ry

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How many syllables in "observatory"?: "observatory" has 5 syllabes (ob - ser - va - to - ry).
How to divide "observatory"?: "observatory" divides into 5 parts: ob · ser · va · to · ry.
Where is the stress in "observatory"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "observatory"?: Say each syllable slowly (ob... ser... va... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.