How many syllables in "spermaceti"?

"spermaceti" has 4 lettergrepen (sper - ma - ce - ti).

How to divide "spermaceti"?

"spermaceti" divides into 4 parts: sper · ma · ce · ti.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sper... ma... ce... ti) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"spermaceti": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sper·ma·ce·ti

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sper-ma-CE-ti(sper · ma · ce · ti)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "spermaceti" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄spɚməˈsiːti⁄

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IPAspɚməˈsiːti

Lettergrepensper·ma·ce·ti

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