How many syllables in "supervisory"?

"supervisory" has 5 lettergrepen (su - per - vi - so - ry).

How to divide "supervisory"?

"supervisory" divides into 5 parts: su · per · vi · so · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (su... per... vi... so... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"supervisory": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:su·per·vi·so·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

su-per-VI-so-ry(su · per · vi · so · ry)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "supervisory" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri⁄

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IPAˌsuːpərˈvaɪzəri

Lettergrepensu·per·vi·so·ry

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How many syllables in "supervisory"?: "supervisory" has 5 lettergrepen (su - per - vi - so - ry).
How to divide "supervisory"?: "supervisory" divides into 5 parts: su · per · vi · so · ry.
Where is the stress in "supervisory"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "supervisory"?: Say each syllable slowly (su... per... vi... so... ry) and listen on SayItVid.