How many syllables in momentum?

Syllables in momentum

3

mo·men·tum

Momentum has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say momentum

Pronunciation/moʊˈmɛntəm/
3 syllables, mo-MEN-tum · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say momentum slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mo, men, tum. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in momentum?
Momentum has three syllables.
How do you divide momentum into syllables?
Momentum divides as mo-men-tum.
Which syllable is stressed in momentum?
The second syllable (mo-MEN-tum).

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