How many syllables in "sheldonian"?

"sheldonian" has 4 lettergrepen (shel - do - ni - an).

How to divide "sheldonian"?

"sheldonian" divides into 4 parts: shel · do · ni · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (shel... do... ni... an) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"sheldonian": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shel·do·ni·an

Hoofdklemtoon

shel-DO-ni-an(shel · do · ni · an)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "sheldonian" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʃɛlˈdəʊnɪ.ən⁄

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IPAʃɛlˈdəʊnɪ.ən

Lettergrepenshel·do·ni·an

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