How many syllables in "micronesia"?

"micronesia" has 4 lettergrepen (mi - cro - ne - sia).

How to divide "micronesia"?

"micronesia" divides into 4 parts: mi · cro · ne · sia.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mi... cro... ne... sia) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"micronesia": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mi·cro·ne·sia

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mi-cro-NE-sia(mi · cro · ne · sia)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "micronesia" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈniː.ʒə⁄

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IPAˌmaɪ.kroʊˈniː.ʒə

Lettergrepenmi·cro·ne·sia

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How many syllables in "micronesia"?: "micronesia" has 4 lettergrepen (mi - cro - ne - sia).
How to divide "micronesia"?: "micronesia" divides into 4 parts: mi · cro · ne · sia.
Where is the stress in "micronesia"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "micronesia"?: Say each syllable slowly (mi... cro... ne... sia) and listen on SayItVid.