How many syllables in "biography"?

"biography" has 4 lettergrepen (bi - og - ra - phy).

How to divide "biography"?

"biography" divides into 4 parts: bi · og · ra · phy.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"biography": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bi·og·ra·phy

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bi-OG-ra-phy(bi · og · ra · phy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "biography" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄baɪˈɒɡrəfi⁄

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Lettergrepenbi·og·ra·phy

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