How many syllables in "propensity"?

"propensity" has 4 syllabes (pro - pen - si - ty).

How to divide "propensity"?

"propensity" divides into 4 parts: pro · pen · si · ty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... pen... si... ty) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"propensity": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:pro·pen·si·ty

Accent principal

pro-PEN-si-ty(pro · pen · si · ty)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "propensity" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈpɛnsɪti⁄

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Syllabespro·pen·si·ty

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