How many syllables in "valedictorian"?

"valedictorian" has 6 lettergrepen (val - e - dic - to - ri - an).

How to divide "valedictorian"?

"valedictorian" divides into 6 parts: val · e · dic · to · ri · an.

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

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6 Lettergrepen

"valedictorian": 6 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:val·e·dic·to·ri·an

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val-e-dic-TO-ri-an(val · e · dic · to · ri · an)○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "valedictorian" falls on 4th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌvælɪdɪkˈtɔːriən⁄

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IPAˌvælɪdɪkˈtɔːriən

Lettergrepenval·e·dic·to·ri·an

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How many syllables in "valedictorian"?: "valedictorian" has 6 lettergrepen (val - e - dic - to - ri - an).
How to divide "valedictorian"?: "valedictorian" divides into 6 parts: val · e · dic · to · ri · an.
Where is the stress in "valedictorian"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "valedictorian"?: Say each syllable slowly (val... e... dic... to... ri... an) and listen on SayItVid.