How many syllables in "surgeon"?

"surgeon" has 2 syllabes (sur - geon).

How to divide "surgeon"?

"surgeon" divides into 2 parts: sur · geon.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"surgeon": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sur·geon

Accent principal

SUR-geon(sur · geon)● ○

Stress in "surgeon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɜːr.dʒən⁄

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IPAˈsɜːr.dʒən

Syllabessur·geon

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