How many syllables in "propensity"?

"propensity" has 4 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"propensity": 4 음절.

음절:pro·pen·si·ty

제1강세

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

Stress in "propensity" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈpɛnsɪti⁄

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IPAprəˈpɛnsɪti

음절pro·pen·si·ty

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How many syllables in "propensity"?: "propensity" has 4 음절 (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.