How many syllables in "extortionist"?

"extortionist" has 4 lettergrepen (ex - tor - tion - ist).

How to divide "extortionist"?

"extortionist" divides into 4 parts: ex · tor · tion · ist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ex... tor... tion... ist) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"extortionist": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·tor·tion·ist

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ex-TOR-tion-ist(ex · tor · tion · ist)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "extortionist" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən.ɪst⁄

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IPAɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən.ɪst

Lettergrepenex·tor·tion·ist

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