How many syllables in "auxiliary"?

"auxiliary" has 4 lettergrepen (aux - il - ia - ry).

How to divide "auxiliary"?

"auxiliary" divides into 4 parts: aux · il · ia · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (aux... il... ia... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"auxiliary": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:aux·il·ia·ry

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aux-IL-ia-ry(aux · il · ia · ry)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "auxiliary" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɔːɡˈzɪliəri⁄

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IPAɔːɡˈzɪliəri

Lettergrepenaux·il·ia·ry

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