How many syllables in "preeminent"?

"preeminent" has 4 syllabes (pre - em - i - nent).

How to divide "preeminent"?

"preeminent" divides into 4 parts: pre · em · i · nent.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... em... i... nent) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"preeminent": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·em·i·nent

Accent principal

pre-EM-i-nent(pre · em · i · nent)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "preeminent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄priˈɛm.ɪ.nənt⁄

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IPApriˈɛm.ɪ.nənt

Syllabespre·em·i·nent

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