How many syllables in "overemphasis"?

"overemphasis" has 5 lettergrepen (o - ve - rem - pha - sis).

How to divide "overemphasis"?

"overemphasis" divides into 5 parts: o · ve · rem · pha · sis.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... ve... rem... pha... sis) and listen on SayItVid.

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"overemphasis": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·ve·rem·pha·sis

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O-ve-rem-pha-sis(o · ve · rem · pha · sis)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "overemphasis" falls on 1st syllable.

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How many syllables in "overemphasis"?: "overemphasis" has 5 lettergrepen (o - ve - rem - pha - sis).
How to divide "overemphasis"?: "overemphasis" divides into 5 parts: o · ve · rem · pha · sis.
Where is the stress in "overemphasis"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "overemphasis"?: Say each syllable slowly (o... ve... rem... pha... sis) and listen on SayItVid.