How many syllables in "congratulations"?

"congratulations" has 5 lettergrepen (con - grat - u - la - tions).

How to divide "congratulations"?

"congratulations" divides into 5 parts: con · grat · u · la · tions.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"congratulations": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·grat·u·la·tions

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con-grat-u-LA-tions(con · grat · u · la · tions)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "congratulations" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪʃənz⁄

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Lettergrepencon·grat·u·la·tions

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How many syllables in "congratulations"?: "congratulations" has 5 lettergrepen (con - grat - u - la - tions).
How to divide "congratulations"?: "congratulations" divides into 5 parts: con · grat · u · la · tions.
Where is the stress in "congratulations"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "congratulations"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... grat... u... la... tions) and listen on SayItVid.