How many syllables in "therefore"?

"therefore" has 2 syllabes (there - fore).

How to divide "therefore"?

"therefore" divides into 2 parts: there · fore.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"therefore": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:there·fore

Accent principal

THERE-fore(there · fore)● ○

Stress in "therefore" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈðɛər.fɔːr⁄

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IPAˈðɛər.fɔːr

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