How many syllables in "methylphenidate"?

"methylphenidate" has 5 lettergrepen (me - thyl - phe - ni - date).

How to divide "methylphenidate"?

"methylphenidate" divides into 5 parts: me · thyl · phe · ni · date.

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

Say each syllable slowly (me... thyl... phe... ni... date) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"methylphenidate": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·thyl·phe·ni·date

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me-thyl-PHE-ni-date(me · thyl · phe · ni · date)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "methylphenidate" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt⁄

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IPAˌmɛθ əlˈfɛn ɪˌdeɪt

Lettergrepenme·thyl·phe·ni·date

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