How many syllables in "apportionment"?

"apportionment" has 4 lettergrepen (ap - por - tion - ment).

How to divide "apportionment"?

"apportionment" divides into 4 parts: ap · por · tion · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ap... por... tion... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

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"apportionment": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ap·por·tion·ment

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ap-POR-tion-ment(ap · por · tion · ment)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "apportionment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈpɔːr.ʃən.mənt⁄

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IPAəˈpɔːr.ʃən.mənt

Lettergrepenap·por·tion·ment

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