How many syllables in "activist"?

"activist" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - tiv - ist).

How to divide "activist"?

"activist" divides into 3 parts: ac · tiv · ist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... tiv... ist) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"activist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·tiv·ist

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AC-tiv-ist(ac · tiv · ist)● ○ ○

Stress in "activist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæktɪvɪst⁄

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IPAˈæktɪvɪst

Lettergrepenac·tiv·ist

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