How many syllables in "calamitous"?

"calamitous" has 4 lettergrepen (ca - lam - i - tous).

How to divide "calamitous"?

"calamitous" divides into 4 parts: ca · lam · i · tous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ca... lam... i... tous) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"calamitous": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·lam·i·tous

Hoofdklemtoon

ca-LAM-i-tous(ca · lam · i · tous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "calamitous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈlæm.ɪ.təs⁄

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