How many syllables in "shortstops"?

"shortstops" has 2 sílabas (shor - tstops).

How to divide "shortstops"?

"shortstops" divides into 2 parts: shor · tstops.

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

Say each syllable slowly (shor... tstops) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"shortstops": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:shor·tstops

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SHOR-tstops(shor · tstops)● ○

Stress in "shortstops" falls on 1st syllable.

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The numbers prove it. Derek Jeter was not as good as his reputation because some of the stats said that he gave up a lot of extra runs on top of what other shortstops would do. because some of the stats said that he gave up a lot

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