How many syllables in "prerogative"?

"prerogative" has 4 lettergrepen (pre - rog - a - tive).

How to divide "prerogative"?

"prerogative" divides into 4 parts: pre · rog · a · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... rog... a... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"prerogative": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·rog·a·tive

Hoofdklemtoon

pre-ROG-a-tive(pre · rog · a · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "prerogative" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈrɒɡətɪv⁄

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IPAprɪˈrɒɡətɪv

Lettergrepenpre·rog·a·tive

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