How many syllables in "satisfactory"?

"satisfactory" has 5 lettergrepen (sat - is - fac - to - ry).

How to divide "satisfactory"?

"satisfactory" divides into 5 parts: sat · is · fac · to · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sat... is... fac... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"satisfactory": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sat·is·fac·to·ry

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sat-is-FAC-to-ry(sat · is · fac · to · ry)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "satisfactory" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri⁄

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IPAˌsætɪsˈfæktəri

Lettergrepensat·is·fac·to·ry

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How many syllables in "satisfactory"?: "satisfactory" has 5 lettergrepen (sat - is - fac - to - ry).
How to divide "satisfactory"?: "satisfactory" divides into 5 parts: sat · is · fac · to · ry.
Where is the stress in "satisfactory"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "satisfactory"?: Say each syllable slowly (sat... is... fac... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.