How many syllables in "attainment"?

"attainment" has 3 lettergrepen (at - tain - ment).

How to divide "attainment"?

"attainment" divides into 3 parts: at · tain · ment.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"attainment": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:at·tain·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

at-TAIN-ment(at · tain · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "attainment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈteɪnmənt⁄

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IPAəˈteɪnmənt

Lettergrepenat·tain·ment

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How many syllables in "attainment"?: "attainment" has 3 lettergrepen (at - tain - ment).
How to divide "attainment"?: "attainment" divides into 3 parts: at · tain · ment.
Where is the stress in "attainment"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "attainment"?: Say each syllable slowly (at... tain... ment) and listen on SayItVid.