How many syllables in "postman"?

"postman" has 2 syllabes (post - man).

How to divide "postman"?

"postman" divides into 2 parts: post · man.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"postman": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:post·man

Accent principal

POST-man(post · man)● ○

Stress in "postman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpoʊst.mən⁄

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IPAˈpoʊst.mən

Syllabespost·man

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