How many syllables in "allotment"?

"allotment" has 3 lettergrepen (al - lot - ment).

How to divide "allotment"?

"allotment" divides into 3 parts: al · lot · ment.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"allotment": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·lot·ment

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al-LOT-ment(al · lot · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "allotment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlɒt.mənt⁄

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IPAəˈlɒt.mənt

Lettergrepenal·lot·ment

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But if I had done this one, I would also use up 4 pounds of my allotment. And so, which of these I take or don't take is independent of how I got here. And so, which of these I take or don't take is independent

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