How many syllables in "prefatory"?

"prefatory" has 4 syllabes (pre - fa - to - ry).

How to divide "prefatory"?

"prefatory" divides into 4 parts: pre · fa · to · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... fa... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"prefatory": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·fa·to·ry

Accent principal

PRE-fa-to-ry(pre · fa · to · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "prefatory" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɹɛfəˌtɔɹi⁄

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IPAˈpɹɛfəˌtɔɹi

Syllabespre·fa·to·ry

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