How many syllables in "headrest"?

"headrest" has 2 syllabes (head - rest).

How to divide "headrest"?

"headrest" divides into 2 parts: head · rest.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"headrest": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:head·rest

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HEAD-rest(head · rest)● ○

Stress in "headrest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛd.rɛst⁄

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IPAˈhɛd.rɛst

Syllabeshead·rest

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