How many syllables in "summary"?

"summary" has 3 lettergrepen (sum - ma - ry).

How to divide "summary"?

"summary" divides into 3 parts: sum · ma · ry.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"summary": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sum·ma·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

SUM-ma-ry(sum · ma · ry)● ○ ○

Stress in "summary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsʌm.əri⁄

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IPAˈsʌm.əri

Lettergrepensum·ma·ry

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