How many syllables in "abandonment"?

"abandonment" has 4 lettergrepen (a - ban - don - ment).

How to divide "abandonment"?

"abandonment" divides into 4 parts: a · ban · don · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... ban... don... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"abandonment": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·ban·don·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

a-BAN-don-ment(a · ban · don · ment)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "abandonment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈbændənmənt⁄

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IPAəˈbændənmənt

Lettergrepena·ban·don·ment

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How many syllables in "abandonment"?: "abandonment" has 4 lettergrepen (a - ban - don - ment).
How to divide "abandonment"?: "abandonment" divides into 4 parts: a · ban · don · ment.
Where is the stress in "abandonment"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abandonment"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... ban... don... ment) and listen on SayItVid.