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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable cem
  • 8 letters
Syllables
cem-e-ter-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CEM-e-ter-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛməˌtɛri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (1st of 4), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cem-etery, ceme-tery.

Words that rhyme with cemetery

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cemetery into syllables?

cemetery divides as cem-e-ter-y. cem-e-ter-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in cemetery?

Cemetery has 4 syllables (cem-e-ter-y).

Which syllable is stressed in cemetery?

The stressed syllable in cemetery is cem. The 1st syllable is stressed: CEM-e-ter-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ter.

How do you pronounce cemetery?

/ˈsɛməˌtɛri/ in American English.