How many syllables in "demented"?

"demented" has 3 lettergrepen (de - men - ted).

How to divide "demented"?

"demented" divides into 3 parts: de · men · ted.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"demented": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·men·ted

Hoofdklemtoon

de-MEN-ted(de · men · ted)○ ● ○

Stress in "demented" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈmɛntɪd⁄

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