How many syllables in "dobsonian"?

"dobsonian" has 4 lettergrepen (dob - so - ni - an).

How to divide "dobsonian"?

"dobsonian" divides into 4 parts: dob · so · ni · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dob... so... ni... an) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"dobsonian": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dob·so·ni·an

Hoofdklemtoon

dob-SO-ni-an(dob · so · ni · an)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "dobsonian" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɑbˈsoʊ.ni.ən⁄

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IPAdɑbˈsoʊ.ni.ən

Lettergrependob·so·ni·an

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