How many syllables in dexterity?

Syllables in dexterity

4

dex·ter·i·ty

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

How to say dexterity

Said as /dɛkˈstɛɹəti/4 syllables, dex-TER-i-ty · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /dɛkˈstɛɹɪti/4 syllables, dex-TER-i-ty · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say dexterity slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dex, ter, i, ty. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in dexterity?
Dexterity has four syllables.
How do you divide dexterity into syllables?
Dexterity divides as dex-ter-i-ty.
Which syllable is stressed in dexterity?
The second syllable (dex-TER-i-ty).

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