How many syllables in "byelection"?

"byelection" has 4 lettergrepen (by - e - lec - tion).

How to divide "byelection"?

"byelection" divides into 4 parts: by · e · lec · tion.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"byelection": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:by·e·lec·tion

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BY-e-lec-tion(by · e · lec · tion)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "byelection" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbaɪ.əˌlɛk.ʃən⁄

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IPAˈbaɪ.əˌlɛk.ʃən

Lettergrepenby·e·lec·tion

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