How many syllables in "extremism"?

"extremism" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - trem - ism).

How to divide "extremism"?

"extremism" divides into 3 parts: ex · trem · ism.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"extremism": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·trem·ism

Hoofdklemtoon

ex-TREM-ism(ex · trem · ism)○ ● ○

Stress in "extremism" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm⁄

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IPAɪkˈstriːmɪzəm

Lettergrepenex·trem·ism

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