How many syllables in "ferociously"?

"ferociously" has 4 lettergrepen (fe - ro - cious - ly).

How to divide "ferociously"?

"ferociously" divides into 4 parts: fe · ro · cious · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (fe... ro... cious... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"ferociously": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fe·ro·cious·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

fe-RO-cious-ly(fe · ro · cious · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "ferociously" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄fəˈroʊ.ʃəs.li⁄

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IPAfəˈroʊ.ʃəs.li

Lettergrepenfe·ro·cious·ly

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