How many syllables in "mesencephalon"?

"mesencephalon" has 5 lettergrepen (me - sen - ce - pha - lon).

How to divide "mesencephalon"?

"mesencephalon" divides into 5 parts: me · sen · ce · pha · lon.

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

Say each syllable slowly (me... sen... ce... pha... lon) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"mesencephalon": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·sen·ce·pha·lon

Hoofdklemtoon

me-SEN-ce-pha-lon(me · sen · ce · pha · lon)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "mesencephalon" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɛzənˈsɛfələn⁄

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How many syllables in "mesencephalon"?: "mesencephalon" has 5 lettergrepen (me - sen - ce - pha - lon).
How to divide "mesencephalon"?: "mesencephalon" divides into 5 parts: me · sen · ce · pha · lon.
Where is the stress in "mesencephalon"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "mesencephalon"?: Say each syllable slowly (me... sen... ce... pha... lon) and listen on SayItVid.