How many syllables in "scarborough"?

"scarborough" has 3 syllabes (scar - bo - rough).

How to divide "scarborough"?

"scarborough" divides into 3 parts: scar · bo · rough.

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

Say each syllable slowly (scar... bo... rough) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"scarborough": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:scar·bo·rough

Accent principal

SCAR-bo-rough(scar · bo · rough)● ○ ○

Stress in "scarborough" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɑːr.bərə⁄

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IPAˈskɑːr.bərə

Syllabesscar·bo·rough

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