How many syllables in "sadist"?

"sadist" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - dist).

How to divide "sadist"?

"sadist" divides into 2 parts: sa · dist.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sadist": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sa·dist

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SA-dist(sa · dist)● ○

Stress in "sadist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪdɪst⁄

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IPAˈseɪdɪst

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How many syllables in "sadist"?: "sadist" has 2 lettergrepen (sa - dist).
How to divide "sadist"?: "sadist" divides into 2 parts: sa · dist.
Where is the stress in "sadist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sadist"?: Say each syllable slowly (sa... dist) and listen on SayItVid.