How many syllables in "forbears"?

"forbears" has 2 silben (for - bears).

How to divide "forbears"?

"forbears" divides into 2 parts: for · bears.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (for... bears) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Silben

"forbears": 2 silben.

Silben:for·bears

Hauptbetonung

FOR-bears(for · bears)● ○

Stress in "forbears" falls on 1st syllable.

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Silbenfor·bears

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How many syllables in "forbears"?: "forbears" has 2 silben (for - bears).
How to divide "forbears"?: "forbears" divides into 2 parts: for · bears.
Where is the stress in "forbears"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "forbears"?: Say each syllable slowly (for... bears) and listen on SayItVid.