How many syllables in "apologist"?

"apologist" has 4 lettergrepen (a - pol - o - gist).

How to divide "apologist"?

"apologist" divides into 4 parts: a · pol · o · gist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (a... pol... o... gist) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"apologist": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·pol·o·gist

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a-POL-o-gist(a · pol · o · gist)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "apologist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpɑːlədʒɪst⁄

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IPAəˈpɑːlədʒɪst

Lettergrepena·pol·o·gist

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