How many syllables in "benefactor"?

"benefactor" has 4 lettergrepen (ben - e - fac - tor).

How to divide "benefactor"?

"benefactor" divides into 4 parts: ben · e · fac · tor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ben... e... fac... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"benefactor": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ben·e·fac·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

BEN-e-fac-tor(ben · e · fac · tor)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "benefactor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛn.ɪˌfæk.tər⁄

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IPAˈbɛn.ɪˌfæk.tər

Lettergrepenben·e·fac·tor

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