How many syllables in "scandinavian"?

"scandinavian" has 5 lettergrepen (scan - di - na - vi - an).

How to divide "scandinavian"?

"scandinavian" divides into 5 parts: scan · di · na · vi · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (scan... di... na... vi... an) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

5 Lettergrepen

"scandinavian": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scan·di·na·vi·an

Hoofdklemtoon

scan-di-NA-vi-an(scan · di · na · vi · an)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "scandinavian" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌskændɪˈneɪviən⁄

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IPAˌskændɪˈneɪviən

Lettergrepenscan·di·na·vi·an

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