How do you divide authorities into syllables?

Authorities divides as au-thor-i-ties.

Which syllable is stressed in authorities?

The second syllable (au-THOR-i-ties).

Syllables in authorities

au·thor·i·ties

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

Pronunciation	/əˈθɔɹətiz/ 4 syllables, au-THOR-i-ties · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say authorities slowly and listen for each vowel sound: au, thor, i, ties. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in authorities?: Authorities has four syllables.
How do you divide authorities into syllables?: Authorities divides as au-thor-i-ties.
Which syllable is stressed in authorities?: The second syllable (au-THOR-i-ties).