How many syllables in "platinum"?

"platinum" has 3 lettergrepen (plat - i - num).

How to divide "platinum"?

"platinum" divides into 3 parts: plat · i · num.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"platinum": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:plat·i·num

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PLAT-i-num(plat · i · num)● ○ ○

Stress in "platinum" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈplætɪnəm⁄

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IPAˈplætɪnəm

Lettergrepenplat·i·num

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