How many syllables in "pessimistically"?

"pessimistically" has 6 lettergrepen (pes - si - mi - sti - cal - ly).

How to divide "pessimistically"?

"pessimistically" divides into 6 parts: pes · si · mi · sti · cal · ly.

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

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6 Lettergrepen

"pessimistically": 6 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pes·si·mi·sti·cal·ly

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pes-si-MI-sti-cal-ly(pes · si · mi · sti · cal · ly)○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "pessimistically" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli⁄

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IPAˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli

Lettergrepenpes·si·mi·sti·cal·ly

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How many syllables in "pessimistically"?: "pessimistically" has 6 lettergrepen (pes - si - mi - sti - cal - ly).
How to divide "pessimistically"?: "pessimistically" divides into 6 parts: pes · si · mi · sti · cal · ly.
Where is the stress in "pessimistically"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pessimistically"?: Say each syllable slowly (pes... si... mi... sti... cal... ly) and listen on SayItVid.