How many syllables in "laughter"?

"laughter" has 2 syllabes (laugh - ter).

How to divide "laughter"?

"laughter" divides into 2 parts: laugh · ter.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"laughter": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:laugh·ter

Accent principal

LAUGH-ter(laugh · ter)● ○

Stress in "laughter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæftər⁄

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IPAˈlæftər

Syllabeslaugh·ter

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