How many syllables in "preferment"?

"preferment" has 3 sílabas (pre - fer - ment).

How to divide "preferment"?

"preferment" divides into 3 parts: pre · fer · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... fer... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"preferment": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:pre·fer·ment

Ênfase Primária

pre-FER-ment(pre · fer · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "preferment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɹɪˈfəːmənt⁄

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Sílabaspre·fer·ment

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