How many syllables in "disappointment"?

"disappointment" has 4 lettergrepen (di - sap - poin - tment).

How to divide "disappointment"?

"disappointment" divides into 4 parts: di · sap · poin · tment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... sap... poin... tment) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"disappointment": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:di·sap·poin·tment

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di-sap-POIN-tment(di · sap · poin · tment)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "disappointment" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt⁄

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IPAˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt

Lettergrependi·sap·poin·tment

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