How many syllables in "perspicacity"?

"perspicacity" has 5 lettergrepen (per - spi - ca - ci - ty).

How to divide "perspicacity"?

"perspicacity" divides into 5 parts: per · spi · ca · ci · ty.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"perspicacity": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·spi·ca·ci·ty

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per-spi-CA-ci-ty(per · spi · ca · ci · ty)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "perspicacity" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti⁄

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IPAˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti

Lettergrepenper·spi·ca·ci·ty

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