How many syllables in "doorstop"?

"doorstop" has 2 sílabas (door - stop).

How to divide "doorstop"?

"doorstop" divides into 2 parts: door · stop.

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

Say each syllable slowly (door... stop) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"doorstop": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:door·stop

Acento principal

DOOR-stop(door · stop)● ○

Stress in "doorstop" falls on 1st syllable.

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Sílabasdoor·stop

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