How many syllables in "purifies"?

"purifies" has 3 lettergrepen (pu - ri - fies).

How to divide "purifies"?

"purifies" divides into 3 parts: pu · ri · fies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... ri... fies) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"purifies": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·ri·fies

Hoofdklemtoon

PU-ri-fies(pu · ri · fies)● ○ ○

Stress in "purifies" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenpu·ri·fies

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How many syllables in "purifies"?: "purifies" has 3 lettergrepen (pu - ri - fies).
How to divide "purifies"?: "purifies" divides into 3 parts: pu · ri · fies.
Where is the stress in "purifies"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "purifies"?: Say each syllable slowly (pu... ri... fies) and listen on SayItVid.