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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable dic
  • 10 letters
Syllables
dic-tion-ar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: DIC-tion-ar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ar.
Pronunciation
/ˈdɪkʃənˌɛri/ 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 dic-tionary, diction-ary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide dictionary into syllables?

dictionary divides as dic-tion-ar-y. dic-tion-ar-y: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in dictionary?

Dictionary has 4 syllables (dic-tion-ar-y).

Which syllable is stressed in dictionary?

The stressed syllable in dictionary is dic. The 1st syllable is stressed: DIC-tion-ar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on ar.

How do you pronounce dictionary?

/ˈdɪkʃənˌɛri/ in American English.