How many syllables in "pugnacity"?

"pugnacity" has 4 lettergrepen (pu - gna - ci - ty).

How to divide "pugnacity"?

"pugnacity" divides into 4 parts: pu · gna · ci · ty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... gna... ci... ty) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"pugnacity": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·gna·ci·ty

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pu-GNA-ci-ty(pu · gna · ci · ty)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "pugnacity" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pʌɡˈnæsəti⁄

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Lettergrepenpu·gna·ci·ty

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