How many syllables in premature?

Syllables in premature

3

pre·ma·ture

Premature has three syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say premature

Pronunciation/ˌpɹiməˈtʃʊɹ/
3 syllables, pre-ma-TURE · da-da-DUM
StressThird syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say premature slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, ma, ture. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in premature?
Premature has three syllables.
How do you divide premature into syllables?
Premature divides as pre-ma-ture.
Which syllable is stressed in premature?
The third syllable (pre-ma-TURE).

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