How many syllables in "nightstand"?

"nightstand" has 2 syllabes (night - stand).

How to divide "nightstand"?

"nightstand" divides into 2 parts: night · stand.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"nightstand": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:night·stand

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NIGHT-stand(night · stand)● ○

Stress in "nightstand" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪt.stænd⁄

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IPAˈnaɪt.stænd

Syllabesnight·stand

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