How many syllables in "provisional"?

"provisional" has 4 lettergrepen (pro - vi - sion - al).

How to divide "provisional"?

"provisional" divides into 4 parts: pro · vi · sion · al.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... vi... sion... al) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"provisional": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·vi·sion·al

Hoofdklemtoon

pro-VI-sion-al(pro · vi · sion · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "provisional" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈvɪʒ.ən.əl⁄

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IPAprəˈvɪʒ.ən.əl

Lettergrepenpro·vi·sion·al

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