How many syllables in "headscarf"?

"headscarf" has 2 sílabas (head - scarf).

How to divide "headscarf"?

"headscarf" divides into 2 parts: head · scarf.

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

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

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"headscarf": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:head·scarf

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HEAD-scarf(head · scarf)● ○

Stress in "headscarf" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛdˌskɑɹf⁄

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IPAˈhɛdˌskɑɹf

Sílabashead·scarf

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