How many syllables in "butcher"?

"butcher" has 2 syllabes (but - cher).

How to divide "butcher"?

"butcher" divides into 2 parts: but · cher.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"butcher": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:but·cher

Accent principal

BUT-cher(but · cher)● ○

Stress in "butcher" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʊtʃər⁄

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IPAˈbʊtʃər

Syllabesbut·cher

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