How many syllables in "softball"?

"softball" has 2 sílabas (soft - ball).

How to divide "softball"?

"softball" divides into 2 parts: soft · ball.

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

Say each syllable slowly (soft... ball) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"softball": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:soft·ball

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SOFT-ball(soft · ball)● ○

Stress in "softball" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɔːft.bɔːl⁄

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IPAˈsɔːft.bɔːl

Sílabassoft·ball

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