How many syllables in "dilithium"?

"dilithium" has 4 lettergrepen (di - li - thi - um).

How to divide "dilithium"?

"dilithium" divides into 4 parts: di · li · thi · um.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... li... thi... um) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"dilithium": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:di·li·thi·um

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di-LI-thi-um(di · li · thi · um)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "dilithium" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄daɪˈlɪθiəm⁄

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Lettergrependi·li·thi·um

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