How many syllables in posterior?

Syllables in posterior

3

posterior

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

How to say posterior

Pronunciation/ˌpɔˈstɪɹjɚ/
3 syllables · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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Questions

How many syllables are in posterior?
Posterior has three syllables.
How do you divide posterior into syllables?
Posterior is said as /ˌpɔˈstɪɹjɚ/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in posterior?
The second syllable.

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