How many syllables in "ambiguously"?

"ambiguously" has 4 lettergrepen (am - big - uou - sly).

How to divide "ambiguously"?

"ambiguously" divides into 4 parts: am · big · uou · sly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (am... big... uou... sly) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"ambiguously": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:am·big·uou·sly

Hoofdklemtoon

am-BIG-uou-sly(am · big · uou · sly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "ambiguously" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.li⁄

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IPAæmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs.li

Lettergrepenam·big·uou·sly

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