How many syllables in "according"?

"according" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - cord - ing).

How to divide "according"?

"according" divides into 3 parts: ac · cord · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"according": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·cord·ing

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ac-CORD-ing(ac · cord · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "according" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkɔːrdɪŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenac·cord·ing

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How many syllables in "according"?: "according" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - cord - ing).
How to divide "according"?: "according" divides into 3 parts: ac · cord · ing.
Where is the stress in "according"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "according"?: Say each syllable slowly (ac... cord... ing) and listen on SayItVid.