How many syllables in "seminary"?

"seminary" has 4 lettergrepen (sem - i - na - ry).

How to divide "seminary"?

"seminary" divides into 4 parts: sem · i · na · ry.

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

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Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"seminary": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sem·i·na·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

SEM-i-na-ry(sem · i · na · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "seminary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛmɪnəri⁄

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IPAˈsɛmɪnəri

Lettergrepensem·i·na·ry

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How many syllables in "seminary"?: "seminary" has 4 lettergrepen (sem - i - na - ry).
How to divide "seminary"?: "seminary" divides into 4 parts: sem · i · na · ry.
Where is the stress in "seminary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "seminary"?: Say each syllable slowly (sem... i... na... ry) and listen on SayItVid.