How many syllables in "scimitar"?

"scimitar" has 3 lettergrepen (sci - mi - tar).

How to divide "scimitar"?

"scimitar" divides into 3 parts: sci · mi · tar.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sci... mi... tar) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"scimitar": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sci·mi·tar

Hoofdklemtoon

SCI-mi-tar(sci · mi · tar)● ○ ○

Stress in "scimitar" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪmɪtəɹ⁄

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IPAˈsɪmɪtəɹ

Lettergrepensci·mi·tar

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