How many syllables in "sanctify"?

"sanctify" has 3 lettergrepen (sanc - ti - fy).

How to divide "sanctify"?

"sanctify" divides into 3 parts: sanc · ti · fy.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"sanctify": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sanc·ti·fy

Hoofdklemtoon

SANC-ti-fy(sanc · ti · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "sanctify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ⁄

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IPAˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ

Lettergrepensanc·ti·fy

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