How many syllables in "cinema"?

"cinema" has 3 lettergrepen (cin - e - ma).

How to divide "cinema"?

"cinema" divides into 3 parts: cin · e · ma.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cinema": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cin·e·ma

Hoofdklemtoon

CIN-e-ma(cin · e · ma)● ○ ○

Stress in "cinema" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪn.ə.mə⁄

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IPAˈsɪn.ə.mə

Lettergrepencin·e·ma

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