How many syllables in "occasionally"?

"occasionally" has 5 lettergrepen (oc - ca - sion - al - ly).

How to divide "occasionally"?

"occasionally" divides into 5 parts: oc · ca · sion · al · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (oc... ca... sion... al... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"occasionally": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oc·ca·sion·al·ly

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oc-CA-sion-al-ly(oc · ca · sion · al · ly)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "occasionally" falls on 2nd syllable.

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Lettergrepenoc·ca·sion·al·ly

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How many syllables in "occasionally"?: "occasionally" has 5 lettergrepen (oc - ca - sion - al - ly).
How to divide "occasionally"?: "occasionally" divides into 5 parts: oc · ca · sion · al · ly.
Where is the stress in "occasionally"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "occasionally"?: Say each syllable slowly (oc... ca... sion... al... ly) and listen on SayItVid.