How many syllables in "millipedes"?

"millipedes" has 4 lettergrepen (mil - li - pe - des).

How to divide "millipedes"?

"millipedes" divides into 4 parts: mil · li · pe · des.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mil... li... pe... des) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"millipedes": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mil·li·pe·des

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MIL-li-pe-des(mil · li · pe · des)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "millipedes" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenmil·li·pe·des

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