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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable mat
  • 11 letters
Syllables
math-e-mat-ics: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: math-e-MAT-ics. Lighter (secondary) stress on math.
Pronunciation
/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as math-ematics, mathe-matics, mathemat-ics.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mathematics into syllables?

mathematics divides as math-e-mat-ics. math-e-mat-ics: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mathematics?

Mathematics has 4 syllables (math-e-mat-ics).

Which syllable is stressed in mathematics?

The stressed syllable in mathematics is mat. The 3rd syllable is stressed: math-e-MAT-ics. Lighter (secondary) stress on math.

How do you pronounce mathematics?

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/ in American English.