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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable men
  • 10 letters
Syllables
el-e-men-ta-ry: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 4 syllables (/ˌɛləˈmɛntri/).
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: el-e-MEN-ta-ry. Lighter (secondary) stress on el.
Pronunciation
/ˌɛləˈmɛntɚri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (3rd of 5), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as el-ementary, ele-mentary, elemen-tary.

Words that rhyme with elementary

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide elementary into syllables?

elementary divides as el-e-men-ta-ry. el-e-men-ta-ry: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Also said with 4 syllables (/ˌɛləˈmɛntri/).

How many syllables are in elementary?

Elementary has 5 syllables (el-e-men-ta-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in elementary?

The stressed syllable in elementary is men. The 3rd syllable is stressed: el-e-MEN-ta-ry. Lighter (secondary) stress on el.

How do you pronounce elementary?

/ˌɛləˈmɛntɚri/ in American English.