How Many Syllables in "indefinitely"?
There are 5 syllables in "indefinitely".
The primary stress in "indefinitely" falls on the 2nd syllable.
Phonetic IPA:⁄ɪnˈdɛf.ɪ.nət.li⁄
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Which includes the first mention of the words atomic bomb he envisioned a uranium based hand grenade that would continue to explode indefinitely but to scientists this was completely detached from reality as Einstein in 1933 put it there is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable it would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will and slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable it would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will and
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Frequently Asked Questions About "indefinitely"
- How many syllables are in "indefinitely"?
- "indefinitely" has exactly 5 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is in - def - i - nite - ly.
- How do you divide "indefinitely" into syllables?
- "indefinitely" is divided into 5 parts: in · def · i · nite · ly. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
- Where is the primary stress located in "indefinitely"?
- In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
- How can I practice saying "indefinitely" correctly?
- Practice saying each syllable slowly (in... def... i... nite... ly), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.