How many syllables in penitentiary?
Syllables in penitentiary
5
penitentiary
Penitentiary has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say penitentiary
| Pronunciation | /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɚi/ 5 syllables · da-da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
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Questions
- How many syllables are in penitentiary?
- Penitentiary has five syllables.
- How do you divide penitentiary into syllables?
- Penitentiary is said as /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛntʃɚi/, with five beats.
- Which syllable is stressed in penitentiary?
- The third syllable.