How many syllables in "actuary"?

"actuary" has 4 lettergrepen (ac - tu - a - ry).

How to divide "actuary"?

"actuary" divides into 4 parts: ac · tu · a · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... tu... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"actuary": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·tu·a·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

AC-tu-a-ry(ac · tu · a · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "actuary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæktʃuəri⁄

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IPAˈæktʃuəri

Lettergrepenac·tu·a·ry

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