How many syllables in "sailor"?

"sailor" has 2 sílabas (sai - lor).

How to divide "sailor"?

"sailor" divides into 2 parts: sai · lor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sai... lor) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"sailor": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:sai·lor

Acento principal

SAI-lor(sai · lor)● ○

Stress in "sailor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪ.lər⁄

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IPAˈseɪ.lər

Sílabassai·lor

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