How many syllables in "westbound"?

"westbound" has 2 syllabes (west - bound).

How to divide "westbound"?

"westbound" divides into 2 parts: west · bound.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"westbound": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:west·bound

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WEST-bound(west · bound)● ○

Stress in "westbound" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd⁄

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IPAˈwɛstˌbaʊnd

Syllabeswest·bound

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