How many syllables in "betterment"?

"betterment" has 3 lettergrepen (bet - ter - ment).

How to divide "betterment"?

"betterment" divides into 3 parts: bet · ter · ment.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"betterment": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bet·ter·ment

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BET-ter-ment(bet · ter · ment)● ○ ○

Stress in "betterment" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛtərmənt⁄

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IPAˈbɛtərmənt

Lettergrepenbet·ter·ment

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instill Dharma in AI to for the betterment of humanity. And uh at the end you know I just want to you know look at uh uh And uh at the end you know I just want

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