How many syllables in "disreputable"?

"disreputable" has 5 lettergrepen (dis - rep - u - ta - ble).

How to divide "disreputable"?

"disreputable" divides into 5 parts: dis · rep · u · ta · ble.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... rep... u... ta... ble) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"disreputable": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·rep·u·ta·ble

Hoofdklemtoon

dis-REP-u-ta-ble(dis · rep · u · ta · ble)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "disreputable" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪsˈrɛp.jʊ.tə.bəl⁄

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IPAdɪsˈrɛp.jʊ.tə.bəl

Lettergrependis·rep·u·ta·ble

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father said no. He said it would be disreputable to his career as a clergyman. career as a clergyman.

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How many syllables in "disreputable"?: "disreputable" has 5 lettergrepen (dis - rep - u - ta - ble).
How to divide "disreputable"?: "disreputable" divides into 5 parts: dis · rep · u · ta · ble.
Where is the stress in "disreputable"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "disreputable"?: Say each syllable slowly (dis... rep... u... ta... ble) and listen on SayItVid.