How many syllables in "decennial"?

"decennial" has 4 lettergrepen (de - cen - ni - al).

How to divide "decennial"?

"decennial" divides into 4 parts: de · cen · ni · al.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... cen... ni... al) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"decennial": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·cen·ni·al

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de-CEN-ni-al(de · cen · ni · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "decennial" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈsɛniəl⁄

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Lettergrepende·cen·ni·al

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How many syllables in "decennial"?: "decennial" has 4 lettergrepen (de - cen - ni - al).
How to divide "decennial"?: "decennial" divides into 4 parts: de · cen · ni · al.
Where is the stress in "decennial"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decennial"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... cen... ni... al) and listen on SayItVid.