How many syllables in "manatee"?

"manatee" has 3 lettergrepen (man - a - tee).

How to divide "manatee"?

"manatee" divides into 3 parts: man · a · tee.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"manatee": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:man·a·tee

Hoofdklemtoon

man-a-TEE(man · a · tee)○ ○ ●

Stress in "manatee" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmænəˈtiː⁄

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IPAˌmænəˈtiː

Lettergrepenman·a·tee

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