How many syllables in "ballpoints"?

"ballpoints" has 2 syllabes (ball - points).

How to divide "ballpoints"?

"ballpoints" divides into 2 parts: ball · points.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"ballpoints": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ball·points

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BALL-points(ball · points)● ○

Stress in "ballpoints" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔːl.pɔɪnts⁄

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IPAˈbɔːl.pɔɪnts

Syllabesball·points

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