How many syllables in "bicentenary"?

"bicentenary" has 5 lettergrepen (bi - cen - ten - a - ry).

How to divide "bicentenary"?

"bicentenary" divides into 5 parts: bi · cen · ten · a · ry.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"bicentenary": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bi·cen·ten·a·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

bi-cen-TEN-a-ry(bi · cen · ten · a · ry)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "bicentenary" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌbaɪ.sɛnˈtiː.nəri⁄

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IPAˌbaɪ.sɛnˈtiː.nəri

Lettergrepenbi·cen·ten·a·ry

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How many syllables in "bicentenary"?: "bicentenary" has 5 lettergrepen (bi - cen - ten - a - ry).
How to divide "bicentenary"?: "bicentenary" divides into 5 parts: bi · cen · ten · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "bicentenary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bicentenary"?: Say each syllable slowly (bi... cen... ten... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.