How many syllables in "millisecond"?

"millisecond" has 3 lettergrepen (mil - li - second).

How to divide "millisecond"?

"millisecond" divides into 3 parts: mil · li · second.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"millisecond": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mil·li·second

Hoofdklemtoon

MIL-li-second(mil · li · second)● ○ ○

Stress in "millisecond" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪ.ləˌsɛnd⁄

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IPAˈmɪ.ləˌsɛnd

Lettergrepenmil·li·second

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10:29

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