How many syllables in "polygamous"?

"polygamous" has 4 lettergrepen (po - lyg - a - mous).

How to divide "polygamous"?

"polygamous" divides into 4 parts: po · lyg · a · mous.

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

Say each syllable slowly (po... lyg... a... mous) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"polygamous": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:po·lyg·a·mous

Hoofdklemtoon

po-LYG-a-mous(po · lyg · a · mous)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "polygamous" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈlɪɡəməs⁄

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IPApəˈlɪɡəməs

Lettergrepenpo·lyg·a·mous

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How many syllables in "polygamous"?: "polygamous" has 4 lettergrepen (po - lyg - a - mous).
How to divide "polygamous"?: "polygamous" divides into 4 parts: po · lyg · a · mous.
Where is the stress in "polygamous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "polygamous"?: Say each syllable slowly (po... lyg... a... mous) and listen on SayItVid.