How many syllables in "manatees"?

"manatees" has 3 lettergrepen (man - a - tees).

How to divide "manatees"?

"manatees" divides into 3 parts: man · a · tees.

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

Say each syllable slowly (man... a... tees) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"manatees": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:man·a·tees

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MAN-a-tees(man · a · tees)● ○ ○

Stress in "manatees" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmænətiːz⁄

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IPAˈmænətiːz

Lettergrepenman·a·tees

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