How many syllables in "otherwise"?

"otherwise" has 3 syllabes (oth - er - wise).

How to divide "otherwise"?

"otherwise" divides into 3 parts: oth · er · wise.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"otherwise": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:oth·er·wise

Accent principal

OTH-er-wise(oth · er · wise)● ○ ○

Stress in "otherwise" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌðər.waɪz⁄

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How many syllables in "otherwise"?: "otherwise" has 3 syllabes (oth - er - wise).
How to divide "otherwise"?: "otherwise" divides into 3 parts: oth · er · wise.
Where is the stress in "otherwise"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "otherwise"?: Say each syllable slowly (oth... er... wise) and listen on SayItVid.