How many syllables in "pilfer"?

"pilfer" has 2 sílabas (pil - fer).

How to divide "pilfer"?

"pilfer" divides into 2 parts: pil · fer.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pil... fer) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"pilfer": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pil·fer

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PIL-fer(pil · fer)● ○

Stress in "pilfer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪlfər⁄

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