How many syllables in "ointment"?

"ointment" has 2 lettergrepen (oint - ment).

How to divide "ointment"?

"ointment" divides into 2 parts: oint · ment.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ointment": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:oint·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

OINT-ment(oint · ment)● ○

Stress in "ointment" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔɪnt.mənt⁄

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IPAˈɔɪnt.mənt

Lettergrepenoint·ment

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How many syllables in "ointment"?: "ointment" has 2 lettergrepen (oint - ment).
How to divide "ointment"?: "ointment" divides into 2 parts: oint · ment.
Where is the stress in "ointment"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ointment"?: Say each syllable slowly (oint... ment) and listen on SayItVid.