How many syllables in "proficiency"?

"proficiency" has 4 lettergrepen (pro - fi - cien - cy).

How to divide "proficiency"?

"proficiency" divides into 4 parts: pro · fi · cien · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... fi... cien... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"proficiency": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·fi·cien·cy

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pro-FI-cien-cy(pro · fi · cien · cy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "proficiency" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈfɪʃənsi⁄

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IPAprəˈfɪʃənsi

Lettergrepenpro·fi·cien·cy

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