How many syllables in "powerlifting"?

"powerlifting" has 4 syllabes (po - wer - lif - ting).

How to divide "powerlifting"?

"powerlifting" divides into 4 parts: po · wer · lif · ting.

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

Say each syllable slowly (po... wer... lif... ting) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"powerlifting": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:po·wer·lif·ting

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PO-wer-lif-ting(po · wer · lif · ting)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "powerlifting" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈpawə(ɹ)ˌlɪftɪŋ

Syllabespo·wer·lif·ting

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