How many syllables in "importunate"?

"importunate" has 4 lettergrepen (im - por - tu - nate).

How to divide "importunate"?

"importunate" divides into 4 parts: im · por · tu · nate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (im... por... tu... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"importunate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·por·tu·nate

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im-POR-tu-nate(im · por · tu · nate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "importunate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpɔɹt͡ʃənət⁄

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IPAɪmˈpɔɹt͡ʃənət

Lettergrepenim·por·tu·nate

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