How many syllables in elementary?
Syllables in elementary
4 or 5
el·e·men·tary
Elementary has four syllables, or five when said slowly. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say elementary
| Said as /ˌɛləˈmɛntɹi/ | 4 syllables, el-e-MEN-tary · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˌɛləˈmɛntɚɹi/ | 5 syllables · da-da-DUM-da-da |
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say elementary slowly and listen for each vowel sound: el, e, men, tary. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in elementary?
- Elementary has four syllables, or five when said slowly.
- How do you divide elementary into syllables?
- Elementary divides as el-e-men-tary.
- Which syllable is stressed in elementary?
- The third syllable (el-e-MEN-tary).