How many syllables in "counterposition"?

"counterposition" has 5 lettergrepen (coun - ter - po - si - tion).

How to divide "counterposition"?

"counterposition" divides into 5 parts: coun · ter · po · si · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"counterposition": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·po·si·tion

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coun-ter-po-SI-tion(coun · ter · po · si · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "counterposition" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ).pəˈzɪ.ʃən⁄

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IPAˌkaʊn.tə(ɹ).pəˈzɪ.ʃən

Lettergrepencoun·ter·po·si·tion

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How many syllables in "counterposition"?: "counterposition" has 5 lettergrepen (coun - ter - po - si - tion).
How to divide "counterposition"?: "counterposition" divides into 5 parts: coun · ter · po · si · tion.
Where is the stress in "counterposition"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "counterposition"?: Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.