How many syllables in "insectivorous"?

"insectivorous" has 5 lettergrepen (in - sec - ti - vo - rous).

How to divide "insectivorous"?

"insectivorous" divides into 5 parts: in · sec · ti · vo · rous.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"insectivorous": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·sec·ti·vo·rous

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in-sec-TI-vo-rous(in · sec · ti · vo · rous)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "insectivorous" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪvərəs⁄

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Lettergrepenin·sec·ti·vo·rous

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How many syllables in "insectivorous"?: "insectivorous" has 5 lettergrepen (in - sec - ti - vo - rous).
How to divide "insectivorous"?: "insectivorous" divides into 5 parts: in · sec · ti · vo · rous.
Where is the stress in "insectivorous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "insectivorous"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... sec... ti... vo... rous) and listen on SayItVid.