How many syllables in "mandatory"?

"mandatory" has 4 sílabas (man - da - to - ry).

How to divide "mandatory"?

"mandatory" divides into 4 parts: man · da · to · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (man... da... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"mandatory": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:man·da·to·ry

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MAN-da-to-ry(man · da · to · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "mandatory" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmændətɔːri⁄

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