How many syllables in "prewar"?

"prewar" has 2 syllabes (pre - war).

How to divide "prewar"?

"prewar" divides into 2 parts: pre · war.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"prewar": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·war

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pre-WAR(pre · war)○ ●

Stress in "prewar" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpriːˈwɔːr⁄

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IPAˌpriːˈwɔːr

Syllabespre·war

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