How many syllables in paternity?
Syllables in paternity
4
pa·ter·ni·ty
Paternity has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say paternity
| Pronunciation | /pəˈtɝnɪti/ 4 syllables, pa-TER-ni-ty · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say paternity slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pa, ter, ni, ty. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in paternity?
- Paternity has four syllables.
- How do you divide paternity into syllables?
- Paternity divides as pa-ter-ni-ty.
- Which syllable is stressed in paternity?
- The second syllable (pa-TER-ni-ty).