How do you divide prefecture into syllables?

Prefecture divides as pre-fec-ture.

Which syllable is stressed in prefecture?

The first syllable (PRE-fec-ture).

Syllables in prefecture

pre·fec·ture

Prefecture has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈpɹiˌfɛktʃɚ/ 3 syllables, PRE-fec-ture · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say prefecture slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, fec, ture. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in prefecture?: Prefecture has three syllables.
How do you divide prefecture into syllables?: Prefecture divides as pre-fec-ture.
Which syllable is stressed in prefecture?: The first syllable (PRE-fec-ture).