How many syllables in "engagement"?

"engagement" has 3 lettergrepen (en - gage - ment).

How to divide "engagement"?

"engagement" divides into 3 parts: en · gage · ment.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"engagement": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·gage·ment

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en-GAGE-ment(en · gage · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "engagement" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt⁄

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IPAɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt

Lettergrepenen·gage·ment

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