How many syllables in "holster"?

"holster" has 2 sílabas (hol - ster).

How to divide "holster"?

"holster" divides into 2 parts: hol · ster.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hol... ster) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"holster": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:hol·ster

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HOL-ster(hol · ster)● ○

Stress in "holster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊl.stər⁄

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IPAˈhoʊl.stər

Sílabashol·ster

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of the barrel and the cylinder was worn smooth from the leather of the holster." So this is, like Hemingway's description of the trout fishing in In Our Time. So this is, like Hemingway's description of the trout

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