How many syllables in "precautionary"?

"precautionary" has 5 sillabe (pre - cau - tion - a - ry).

How to divide "precautionary"?

"precautionary" divides into 5 parts: pre · cau · tion · a · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... cau... tion... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

5 Sillabe

"precautionary": 5 sillabe.

Sillabe:pre·cau·tion·a·ry

Accento primario

pre-CAU-tion-a-ry(pre · cau · tion · a · ry)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "precautionary" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈkɔːʃənəri⁄

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IPAprɪˈkɔːʃənəri

Sillabepre·cau·tion·a·ry

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How many syllables in "precautionary"?: "precautionary" has 5 sillabe (pre - cau - tion - a - ry).
How to divide "precautionary"?: "precautionary" divides into 5 parts: pre · cau · tion · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "precautionary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "precautionary"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... cau... tion... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.