How many syllables in "shepherdess"?

"shepherdess" has 3 silben (she - pher - dess).

How to divide "shepherdess"?

"shepherdess" divides into 3 parts: she · pher · dess.

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

Say each syllable slowly (she... pher... dess) and listen on SayItVid.

Silben-Leitfaden

3 Silben

"shepherdess": 3 silben.

Silben:she·pher·dess

Hauptbetonung

SHE-pher-dess(she · pher · dess)● ○ ○

Stress in "shepherdess" falls on 1st syllable.

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