How many syllables in "antagonist"?

"antagonist" has 4 lettergrepen (an - tag - o - nist).

How to divide "antagonist"?

"antagonist" divides into 4 parts: an · tag · o · nist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (an... tag... o... nist) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"antagonist": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:an·tag·o·nist

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an-TAG-o-nist(an · tag · o · nist)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "antagonist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ænˈtæɡənɪst⁄

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Lettergrepenan·tag·o·nist

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