How many syllables in "cement"?

"cement" has 2 lettergrepen (ce - ment).

How to divide "cement"?

"cement" divides into 2 parts: ce · ment.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"cement": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ce·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

ce-MENT(ce · ment)○ ●

Stress in "cement" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɪˈmɛnt⁄

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How many syllables in "cement"?: "cement" has 2 lettergrepen (ce - ment).
How to divide "cement"?: "cement" divides into 2 parts: ce · ment.
Where is the stress in "cement"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cement"?: Say each syllable slowly (ce... ment) and listen on SayItVid.