How many syllables in "compartment"?

"compartment" has 3 lettergrepen (com - part - ment).

How to divide "compartment"?

"compartment" divides into 3 parts: com · part · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... part... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"compartment": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·part·ment

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com-PART-ment(com · part · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "compartment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt⁄

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IPAkəmˈpɑːrt.mənt

Lettergrepencom·part·ment

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