How many syllables in "safer"?

"safer" has 2 syllabes (sa - fer).

How to divide "safer"?

"safer" divides into 2 parts: sa · fer.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sa... fer) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"safer": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sa·fer

Accent principal

SA-fer(sa · fer)● ○

Stress in "safer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈseɪ.fər⁄

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IPAˈseɪ.fər

Syllabessa·fer

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