How many syllables in "cornerstone"?

"cornerstone" has 3 sílabas (cor - ner - stone).

How to divide "cornerstone"?

"cornerstone" divides into 3 parts: cor · ner · stone.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cor... ner... stone) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"cornerstone": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:cor·ner·stone

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COR-ner-stone(cor · ner · stone)● ○ ○

Stress in "cornerstone" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɔːr.nərˌstoʊn⁄

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