How many syllables in "backfield"?

"backfield" has 2 syllabes (back - field).

How to divide "backfield"?

"backfield" divides into 2 parts: back · field.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"backfield": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:back·field

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BACK-field(back · field)● ○

Stress in "backfield" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌfiːld⁄

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IPAˈbækˌfiːld

Syllabesback·field

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