How many syllables in "acronym"?

"acronym" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - ro - nym).

How to divide "acronym"?

"acronym" divides into 3 parts: ac · ro · nym.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... ro... nym) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"acronym": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·ro·nym

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AC-ro-nym(ac · ro · nym)● ○ ○

Stress in "acronym" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈækrənɪm⁄

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Lettergrepenac·ro·nym

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