How many syllables in "firstborn"?

"firstborn" has 2 sílabas (first - born).

How to divide "firstborn"?

"firstborn" divides into 2 parts: first · born.

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

Say each syllable slowly (first... born) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"firstborn": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:first·born

Acento principal

FIRST-born(first · born)● ○

Stress in "firstborn" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɜːrst.bɔːrn⁄

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IPAˈfɜːrst.bɔːrn

Sílabasfirst·born

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