How many syllables in "counterintuitive"?

"counterintuitive" has 6 lettergrepen (coun - ter - in - tu - i - tive).

How to divide "counterintuitive"?

"counterintuitive" divides into 6 parts: coun · ter · in · tu · i · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... in... tu... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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6 Lettergrepen

"counterintuitive": 6 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive

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coun-ter-in-TU-i-tive(coun · ter · in · tu · i · tive)○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "counterintuitive" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv⁄

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How many syllables in "counterintuitive"?: "counterintuitive" has 6 lettergrepen (coun - ter - in - tu - i - tive).
How to divide "counterintuitive"?: "counterintuitive" divides into 6 parts: coun · ter · in · tu · i · tive.
Where is the stress in "counterintuitive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "counterintuitive"?: Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... in... tu... i... tive) and listen on SayItVid.