How many syllables in "preemie"?

"preemie" has 2 lettergrepen (pree - mie).

How to divide "preemie"?

"preemie" divides into 2 parts: pree · mie.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pree... mie) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"preemie": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pree·mie

Hoofdklemtoon

PREE-mie(pree · mie)● ○

Stress in "preemie" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɹiːmi⁄

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IPAˈpɹiːmi

Lettergrepenpree·mie

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large rat or any other kind of rodent she's getting close to a baby human like a preemie oh my god so there are snakes that are bigger than her that could eat a small human or a small adult so like anaconda this is by the non the biggest

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How many syllables in "preemie"?: "preemie" has 2 lettergrepen (pree - mie).
How to divide "preemie"?: "preemie" divides into 2 parts: pree · mie.
Where is the stress in "preemie"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "preemie"?: Say each syllable slowly (pree... mie) and listen on SayItVid.