How many syllables in "cautionary"?

"cautionary" has 4 lettergrepen (cau - tion - a - ry).

How to divide "cautionary"?

"cautionary" divides into 4 parts: cau · tion · a · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cau... tion... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"cautionary": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cau·tion·a·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

CAU-tion-a-ry(cau · tion · a · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "cautionary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɔːʃənəri⁄

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IPAˈkɔːʃənəri

Lettergrepencau·tion·a·ry

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