How many syllables in "refreshments"?

"refreshments" has 3 lettergrepen (re - fresh - ments).

How to divide "refreshments"?

"refreshments" divides into 3 parts: re · fresh · ments.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"refreshments": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·fresh·ments

Hoofdklemtoon

re-FRESH-ments(re · fresh · ments)○ ● ○

Stress in "refreshments" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈfrɛʃ.mənts⁄

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IPArɪˈfrɛʃ.mənts

Lettergrepenre·fresh·ments

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