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  • 4 syllables
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  • 8 letters
Syllables
pri-or-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pri-OR-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/praɪˈɔrəti/ 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 pri-ority, prior-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide priority into syllables?

priority divides as pri-or-i-ty. pri-or-i-ty: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in priority?

Priority has 4 syllables (pri-or-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in priority?

The stressed syllable in priority is or. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pri-OR-i-ty.

How do you pronounce priority?

/praɪˈɔrəti/ in American English.