How many syllables in "vasectomies"?

"vasectomies" has 4 lettergrepen (va - sec - to - mies).

How to divide "vasectomies"?

"vasectomies" divides into 4 parts: va · sec · to · mies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (va... sec... to... mies) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"vasectomies": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:va·sec·to·mies

Hoofdklemtoon

va-SEC-to-mies(va · sec · to · mies)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "vasectomies" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄vəˈsɛk.tə.miz⁄

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IPAvəˈsɛk.tə.miz

Lettergrepenva·sec·to·mies

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How many syllables in "vasectomies"?: "vasectomies" has 4 lettergrepen (va - sec - to - mies).
How to divide "vasectomies"?: "vasectomies" divides into 4 parts: va · sec · to · mies.
Where is the stress in "vasectomies"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "vasectomies"?: Say each syllable slowly (va... sec... to... mies) and listen on SayItVid.