How many syllables in "buttonholes"?

"buttonholes" has 3 sílabas (but - ton - holes).

How to divide "buttonholes"?

"buttonholes" divides into 3 parts: but · ton · holes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (but... ton... holes) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"buttonholes": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:but·ton·holes

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BUT-ton-holes(but · ton · holes)● ○ ○

Stress in "buttonholes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʌtənˌhoʊlz⁄

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