How many syllables in "trimester"?

"trimester" has 3 lettergrepen (tri - mes - ter).

How to divide "trimester"?

"trimester" divides into 3 parts: tri · mes · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tri... mes... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"trimester": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tri·mes·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

tri-MES-ter(tri · mes · ter)○ ● ○

Stress in "trimester" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄traɪˈmɛstər⁄

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IPAtraɪˈmɛstər

Lettergrepentri·mes·ter

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