How many syllables in "perspicuity"?

"perspicuity" has 5 lettergrepen (per - spi - cu - i - ty).

How to divide "perspicuity"?

"perspicuity" divides into 5 parts: per · spi · cu · i · ty.

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"perspicuity": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·spi·cu·i·ty

Hoofdklemtoon

per-spi-CU-i-ty(per · spi · cu · i · ty)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "perspicuity" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɚspəˈkjuəti⁄

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IPAˌpɚspəˈkjuəti

Lettergrepenper·spi·cu·i·ty

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