How many syllables in "december"?

"december" has 3 lettergrepen (de - cem - ber).

How to divide "december"?

"december" divides into 3 parts: de · cem · ber.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"december": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·cem·ber

Hoofdklemtoon

de-CEM-ber(de · cem · ber)○ ● ○

Stress in "december" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsɛmbər⁄

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IPAdɪˈsɛmbər

Lettergrepende·cem·ber

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wherever we were, or for the December holidays. I remember many times our friends would say, "But why are you coming? Let's go!" I remember once our friends would say, "But why are you coming? Let's go!"

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