How many syllables in "polymer"?

"polymer" has 3 lettergrepen (pol - y - mer).

How to divide "polymer"?

"polymer" divides into 3 parts: pol · y · mer.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"polymer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pol·y·mer

Hoofdklemtoon

POL-y-mer(pol · y · mer)● ○ ○

Stress in "polymer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒl.ɪ.mər⁄

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IPAˈpɒl.ɪ.mər

Lettergrepenpol·y·mer

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