How many syllables in "litany"?

"litany" has 3 lettergrepen (lit - a - ny).

How to divide "litany"?

"litany" divides into 3 parts: lit · a · ny.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"litany": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lit·a·ny

Hoofdklemtoon

LIT-a-ny(lit · a · ny)● ○ ○

Stress in "litany" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪtəni⁄

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IPAˈlɪtəni

Lettergrepenlit·a·ny

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How many syllables in "litany"?: "litany" has 3 lettergrepen (lit - a - ny).
How to divide "litany"?: "litany" divides into 3 parts: lit · a · ny.
Where is the stress in "litany"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "litany"?: Say each syllable slowly (lit... a... ny) and listen on SayItVid.