How many syllables in "diminished"?

"diminished" has 3 lettergrepen (di - min - ished).

How to divide "diminished"?

"diminished" divides into 3 parts: di · min · ished.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... min... ished) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"diminished": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:di·min·ished

Hoofdklemtoon

di-MIN-ished(di · min · ished)○ ● ○

Stress in "diminished" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈmɪnɪʃt⁄

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IPAdɪˈmɪnɪʃt

Lettergrependi·min·ished

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