How many syllables in "misdemeanor"?

"misdemeanor" has 4 lettergrepen (mis - de - mean - or).

How to divide "misdemeanor"?

"misdemeanor" divides into 4 parts: mis · de · mean · or.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mis... de... mean... or) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"misdemeanor": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·de·mean·or

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mis-de-MEAN-or(mis · de · mean · or)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "misdemeanor" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər⁄

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IPAˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər

Lettergrepenmis·de·mean·or

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