How many syllables in "byzantine"?

"byzantine" has 3 lettergrepen (by - zan - tine).

How to divide "byzantine"?

"byzantine" divides into 3 parts: by · zan · tine.

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

Say each syllable slowly (by... zan... tine) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"byzantine": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:by·zan·tine

Hoofdklemtoon

BY-zan-tine(by · zan · tine)● ○ ○

Stress in "byzantine" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɪzənˌtiːn⁄

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IPAˈbɪzənˌtiːn

Lettergrepenby·zan·tine

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