How many syllables in "monument"?

"monument" has 3 lettergrepen (mon - u - ment).

How to divide "monument"?

"monument" divides into 3 parts: mon · u · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mon... u... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"monument": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mon·u·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

MON-u-ment(mon · u · ment)● ○ ○

Stress in "monument" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt⁄

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IPAˈmɒn.jʊ.mənt

Lettergrepenmon·u·ment

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