How many syllables in "formaldehyde"?

"formaldehyde" has 4 lettergrepen (for - mal - de - hyde).

How to divide "formaldehyde"?

"formaldehyde" divides into 4 parts: for · mal · de · hyde.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"formaldehyde": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·mal·de·hyde

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for-MAL-de-hyde(for · mal · de · hyde)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "formaldehyde" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄fɔːrˈmælfəhaɪd⁄

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IPAfɔːrˈmælfəhaɪd

Lettergrepenfor·mal·de·hyde

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