How many syllables in "approximately"?

"approximately" has 5 lettergrepen (ap - prox - i - mate - ly).

How to divide "approximately"?

"approximately" divides into 5 parts: ap · prox · i · mate · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ap... prox... i... mate... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"approximately": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ap·prox·i·mate·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

ap-PROX-i-mate-ly(ap · prox · i · mate · ly)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "approximately" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈprɒksɪmətli⁄

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IPAəˈprɒksɪmətli

Lettergrepenap·prox·i·mate·ly

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How many syllables in "approximately"?: "approximately" has 5 lettergrepen (ap - prox - i - mate - ly).
How to divide "approximately"?: "approximately" divides into 5 parts: ap · prox · i · mate · ly.
Where is the stress in "approximately"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "approximately"?: Say each syllable slowly (ap... prox... i... mate... ly) and listen on SayItVid.