How many syllables in "preserves"?

"preserves" has 2 syllabes (pre - serves).

How to divide "preserves"?

"preserves" divides into 2 parts: pre · serves.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"preserves": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·serves

Accent principal

pre-SERVES(pre · serves)○ ●

Stress in "preserves" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈzɜːrvz⁄

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IPAprɪˈzɜːrvz

Syllabespre·serves

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