How many syllables in ligament?

Syllables in ligament

3

lig·a·ment

Ligament has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say ligament

Pronunciation/ˈlɪɡəmənt/
3 syllables, LIG-a-ment · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say ligament slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lig, a, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in ligament?
Ligament has three syllables.
How do you divide ligament into syllables?
Ligament divides as lig-a-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in ligament?
The first syllable (LIG-a-ment).

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