How many syllables in "quarterback"?

"quarterback" has 3 sillabe (quar - ter - back).

How to divide "quarterback"?

"quarterback" divides into 3 parts: quar · ter · back.

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

Say each syllable slowly (quar... ter... back) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"quarterback": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:quar·ter·back

Accento primario

QUAR-ter-back(quar · ter · back)● ○ ○

Stress in "quarterback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkwɔːrtərˌbæk⁄

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IPAˈkwɔːrtərˌbæk

Sillabequar·ter·back

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How many syllables in "quarterback"?: "quarterback" has 3 sillabe (quar - ter - back).
How to divide "quarterback"?: "quarterback" divides into 3 parts: quar · ter · back.
Where is the stress in "quarterback"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "quarterback"?: Say each syllable slowly (quar... ter... back) and listen on SayItVid.