How many syllables in "whitewashed"?

"whitewashed" has 2 syllabes (white - washed).

How to divide "whitewashed"?

"whitewashed" divides into 2 parts: white · washed.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"whitewashed": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:white·washed

Accent principal

WHITE-washed(white · washed)● ○

Stress in "whitewashed" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwaɪt.wɔːʃt⁄

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IPAˈwaɪt.wɔːʃt

Syllabeswhite·washed

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