How many syllables in "ornament"?

"ornament" has 3 lettergrepen (or - na - ment).

How to divide "ornament"?

"ornament" divides into 3 parts: or · na · ment.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"ornament": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:or·na·ment

Hoofdklemtoon

OR-na-ment(or · na · ment)● ○ ○

Stress in "ornament" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːrnəmənt⁄

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IPAˈɔːrnəmənt

Lettergrepenor·na·ment

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