How many syllables in "possibilities"?

"possibilities" has 5 lettergrepen (pos - si - bil - i - ties).

How to divide "possibilities"?

"possibilities" divides into 5 parts: pos · si · bil · i · ties.

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

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Lettergrepids

5 Lettergrepen

"possibilities": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pos·si·bil·i·ties

Hoofdklemtoon

pos-si-BIL-i-ties(pos · si · bil · i · ties)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "possibilities" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.tiz⁄

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IPAˌpɒs.əˈbɪl.ə.tiz

Lettergrepenpos·si·bil·i·ties

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