How many syllables in "configure"?

"configure" has 3 lettergrepen (con - fig - ure).

How to divide "configure"?

"configure" divides into 3 parts: con · fig · ure.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"configure": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·fig·ure

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con-FIG-ure(con · fig · ure)○ ● ○

Stress in "configure" falls on 2nd syllable.

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Lettergrepencon·fig·ure

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