How many syllables in "postposition"?

"postposition" has 4 syllabes (pos - tpo - si - tion).

How to divide "postposition"?

"postposition" divides into 4 parts: pos · tpo · si · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pos... tpo... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"postposition": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:pos·tpo·si·tion

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pos-tpo-SI-tion(pos · tpo · si · tion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "postposition" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃən⁄

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IPAˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃən

Syllabespos·tpo·si·tion

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