How many syllables in postmodern?

Syllables in postmodern

3

post·mod·ern

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

How to say postmodern

Pronunciation/ˌpoʊstˈmɑdɚn/
3 syllables, post-MOD-ern · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say postmodern slowly and listen for each vowel sound: post, mod, ern. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in postmodern?
Postmodern has three syllables.
How do you divide postmodern into syllables?
Postmodern divides as post-mod-ern.
Which syllable is stressed in postmodern?
The second syllable (post-MOD-ern).

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