How many syllables in "centrepiece"?

"centrepiece" has 3 lettergrepen (cen - tre - piece).

How to divide "centrepiece"?

"centrepiece" divides into 3 parts: cen · tre · piece.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cen... tre... piece) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"centrepiece": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cen·tre·piece

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CEN-tre-piece(cen · tre · piece)● ○ ○

Stress in "centrepiece" falls on 1st syllable.

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