How many syllables in "professor"?

"professor" has 3 silben (pro - fes - sor).

How to divide "professor"?

"professor" divides into 3 parts: pro · fes · sor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... fes... sor) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Silben

"professor": 3 silben.

Silben:pro·fes·sor

Hauptbetonung

pro-FES-sor(pro · fes · sor)○ ● ○

Stress in "professor" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈfɛsər⁄

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How many syllables in "professor"?: "professor" has 3 silben (pro - fes - sor).
How to divide "professor"?: "professor" divides into 3 parts: pro · fes · sor.
Where is the stress in "professor"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "professor"?: Say each syllable slowly (pro... fes... sor) and listen on SayItVid.