How many syllables in "umpires"?

"umpires" has 2 syllabes (um - pires).

How to divide "umpires"?

"umpires" divides into 2 parts: um · pires.

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

Say each syllable slowly (um... pires) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"umpires": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:um·pires

Accent principal

UM-pires(um · pires)● ○

Stress in "umpires" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌm.paɪərz⁄

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IPAˈʌm.paɪərz

Syllabesum·pires

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