How many syllables in "supersede"?

"supersede" has 3 lettergrepen (su - per - sede).

How to divide "supersede"?

"supersede" divides into 3 parts: su · per · sede.

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

Say each syllable slowly (su... per... sede) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"supersede": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:su·per·sede

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su-per-SEDE(su · per · sede)○ ○ ●

Stress in "supersede" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsuːpərˈsiːd⁄

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IPAˌsuːpərˈsiːd

Lettergrepensu·per·sede

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