How many syllables in "nightmares"?

"nightmares" has 2 sílabas (night - mares).

How to divide "nightmares"?

"nightmares" divides into 2 parts: night · mares.

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

Say each syllable slowly (night... mares) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"nightmares": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:night·mares

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NIGHT-mares(night · mares)● ○

Stress in "nightmares" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪt.mɛərz⁄

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Sílabasnight·mares

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learning from me because even when I was having those nightmares as a kid, my mom would be like, I cannot take it if you end up like your dad. I cannot take it if you end up like your dad.

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