How many syllables in "uptight"?

"uptight" has 2 syllabes (up - tight).

How to divide "uptight"?

"uptight" divides into 2 parts: up · tight.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"uptight": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:up·tight

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up-TIGHT(up · tight)○ ●

Stress in "uptight" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ʌpˈtaɪt⁄

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IPAʌpˈtaɪt

Syllabesup·tight

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