How many syllables in "difficulties"?

"difficulties" has 4 lettergrepen (dif - fi - cul - ties).

How to divide "difficulties"?

"difficulties" divides into 4 parts: dif · fi · cul · ties.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dif... fi... cul... ties) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"difficulties": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dif·fi·cul·ties

Hoofdklemtoon

DIF-fi-cul-ties(dif · fi · cul · ties)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "difficulties" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪfɪkəltiz⁄

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IPAˈdɪfɪkəltiz

Lettergrependif·fi·cul·ties

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