How many syllables in "negentropy"?

"negentropy" has 4 lettergrepen (ne - gen - tro - py).

How to divide "negentropy"?

"negentropy" divides into 4 parts: ne · gen · tro · py.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ne... gen... tro... py) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"negentropy": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ne·gen·tro·py

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ne-GEN-tro-py(ne · gen · tro · py)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "negentropy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌnɛɡˈɛntɹəpi⁄

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IPAˌnɛɡˈɛntɹəpi

Lettergrepenne·gen·tro·py

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