How many syllables in "gentrification"?

"gentrification" has 5 lettergrepen (gen - tri - fi - ca - tion).

How to divide "gentrification"?

"gentrification" divides into 5 parts: gen · tri · fi · ca · tion.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"gentrification": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gen·tri·fi·ca·tion

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gen-tri-fi-CA-tion(gen · tri · fi · ca · tion)○ ○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "gentrification" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdʒɛntrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "gentrification"?: "gentrification" has 5 lettergrepen (gen - tri - fi - ca - tion).
How to divide "gentrification"?: "gentrification" divides into 5 parts: gen · tri · fi · ca · tion.
Where is the stress in "gentrification"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "gentrification"?: Say each syllable slowly (gen... tri... fi... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.