How many syllables in "alternator"?

"alternator" has 4 음절 (al - ter - na - tor).

How to divide "alternator"?

"alternator" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · na · tor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... ter... na... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"alternator": 4 음절.

음절:al·ter·na·tor

제1강세

AL-ter-na-tor(al · ter · na · tor)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "alternator" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːltərˌneɪtər⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈɔːltərˌneɪtər

음절al·ter·na·tor

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How many syllables in "alternator"?: "alternator" has 4 음절 (al - ter - na - tor).
How to divide "alternator"?: "alternator" divides into 4 parts: al · ter · na · tor.
Where is the stress in "alternator"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "alternator"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... ter... na... tor) and listen on SayItVid.