How many syllables in "earwig"?

"earwig" has 2 syllabes (ear - wig).

How to divide "earwig"?

"earwig" divides into 2 parts: ear · wig.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"earwig": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ear·wig

Accent principal

EAR-wig(ear · wig)● ○

Stress in "earwig" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ⁄

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IPAˈɪə(ɹ)wɪɡ

Syllabesear·wig

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