Syllables and Stress
Syllables are separated by hyphens ("-"). The stress on a syllable is indicated by writing the syllable in small capital letters.
| Respelling symbols | IPA symbols | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Pronunciation": prə-nun-see-ay-shən |
/prɵˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ | "Primary" and "secondary" stress are not distinguished, as the difference is automatic. |
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