How many syllables in "circumvent"?

"circumvent" has 3 lettergrepen (cir - cum - vent).

How to divide "circumvent"?

"circumvent" divides into 3 parts: cir · cum · vent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"circumvent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cir·cum·vent

Hoofdklemtoon

cir-cum-VENT(cir · cum · vent)○ ○ ●

Stress in "circumvent" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsɜːrkəmˈvɛnt⁄

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IPAˌsɜːrkəmˈvɛnt

Lettergrepencir·cum·vent

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