How do you divide embezzlement into syllables?

Embezzlement divides as em-bez-zle-ment.

Which syllable is stressed in embezzlement?

The second syllable (em-BEZ-zle-ment).

Syllables in embezzlement

em·bez·zle·ment

Embezzlement has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/ɛmˈbɛzəlmənt/ 4 syllables, em-BEZ-zle-ment · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	12

To count it yourself, say embezzlement slowly and listen for each vowel sound: em, bez, zle, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in embezzlement?: Embezzlement has four syllables.
How do you divide embezzlement into syllables?: Embezzlement divides as em-bez-zle-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in embezzlement?: The second syllable (em-BEZ-zle-ment).