How many syllables in "deportees"?

"deportees" has 3 lettergrepen (de - por - tees).

How to divide "deportees"?

"deportees" divides into 3 parts: de · por · tees.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... por... tees) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"deportees": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·por·tees

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de-por-TEES(de · por · tees)○ ○ ●

Stress in "deportees" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdiːpɔːrˈtiːz⁄

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IPAˌdiːpɔːrˈtiːz

Lettergrepende·por·tees

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