How many syllables in "protopteryx"?

"protopteryx" has 4 lettergrepen (pro - to - pter - yx).

How to divide "protopteryx"?

"protopteryx" divides into 4 parts: pro · to · pter · yx.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... to... pter... yx) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"protopteryx": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·to·pter·yx

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pro-TO-pter-yx(pro · to · pter · yx)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "protopteryx" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄proʊˈtɑːp.tər.ɪks⁄

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IPAproʊˈtɑːp.tər.ɪks

Lettergrepenpro·to·pter·yx

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