How many syllables in "precautions"?

"precautions" has 3 syllabes (pre - cau - tions).

How to divide "precautions"?

"precautions" divides into 3 parts: pre · cau · tions.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... cau... tions) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"precautions": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·cau·tions

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pre-CAU-tions(pre · cau · tions)○ ● ○

Stress in "precautions" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈkɔːʃənz⁄

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IPAprɪˈkɔːʃənz

Syllabespre·cau·tions

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How many syllables in "precautions"?: "precautions" has 3 syllabes (pre - cau - tions).
How to divide "precautions"?: "precautions" divides into 3 parts: pre · cau · tions.
Where is the stress in "precautions"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "precautions"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... cau... tions) and listen on SayItVid.