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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable nic
  • 9 letters
Syllables
mu-nic-i-pal: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: mu-NIC-i-pal.
Pronunciation
/mjuˈnɪsəpəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), 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 mu-nicipal, munic-ipal, munici-pal.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide municipal into syllables?

municipal divides as mu-nic-i-pal. mu-nic-i-pal: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in municipal?

Municipal has 4 syllables (mu-nic-i-pal).

Which syllable is stressed in municipal?

The stressed syllable in municipal is nic. The 2nd syllable is stressed: mu-NIC-i-pal.

How do you pronounce municipal?

/mjuˈnɪsəpəl/ in American English.