How many syllables in "semidetached"?

"semidetached" has 5 lettergrepen (se - mi - de - ta - ched).

How to divide "semidetached"?

"semidetached" divides into 5 parts: se · mi · de · ta · ched.

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

Say each syllable slowly (se... mi... de... ta... ched) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"semidetached": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:se·mi·de·ta·ched

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SE-mi-de-ta-ched(se · mi · de · ta · ched)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "semidetached" falls on 1st syllable.

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