How many syllables in "centennial"?

"centennial" has 4 lettergrepen (cen - ten - ni - al).

How to divide "centennial"?

"centennial" divides into 4 parts: cen · ten · ni · al.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cen... ten... ni... al) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"centennial": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cen·ten·ni·al

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cen-TEN-ni-al(cen · ten · ni · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "centennial" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɛnˈtɛniəl⁄

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IPAsɛnˈtɛniəl

Lettergrepencen·ten·ni·al

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