How many syllables in embezzlement?

Syllables in embezzlement

4

em·bez·zle·ment

Embezzlement has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say embezzlement

Pronunciation/ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/
4 syllables, em-BEZ-zle-ment · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say embezzlement slowly and listen for each vowel sound: em, bez, zle, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in embezzlement?
Embezzlement has four syllables.
How do you divide embezzlement into syllables?
Embezzlement divides as em-bez-zle-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in embezzlement?
The second syllable (em-BEZ-zle-ment).

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