How many syllables in "respectably"?

"respectably" has 4 lettergrepen (re - spec - ta - bly).

How to divide "respectably"?

"respectably" divides into 4 parts: re · spec · ta · bly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... spec... ta... bly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"respectably": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·spec·ta·bly

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re-SPEC-ta-bly(re · spec · ta · bly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "respectably" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈspɛktəbli⁄

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IPArɪˈspɛktəbli

Lettergrepenre·spec·ta·bly

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