How many syllables in "excitement"?

"excitement" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - cite - ment).

How to divide "excitement"?

"excitement" divides into 3 parts: ex · cite · ment.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"excitement": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·cite·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

ex-CITE-ment(ex · cite · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "excitement" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt⁄

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IPAɪkˈsaɪt.mənt

Lettergrepenex·cite·ment

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