How many syllables in "headgear"?

"headgear" has 2 sílabas (head - gear).

How to divide "headgear"?

"headgear" divides into 2 parts: head · gear.

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

Say each syllable slowly (head... gear) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"headgear": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:head·gear

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HEAD-gear(head · gear)● ○

Stress in "headgear" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛdˌɡɪər⁄

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Sílabashead·gear

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