How many syllables in lieutenant?

Syllables in lieutenant

3

lieutenant

Lieutenant has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say lieutenant

Pronunciation/luˈtɛnənt/
3 syllables · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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Questions

How many syllables are in lieutenant?
Lieutenant has three syllables.
How do you divide lieutenant into syllables?
Lieutenant is said as /luˈtɛnənt/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in lieutenant?
The second syllable.

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