How many syllables in "shoestring"?

"shoestring" has 2 sillabe (shoe - string).

How to divide "shoestring"?

"shoestring" divides into 2 parts: shoe · string.

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

Say each syllable slowly (shoe... string) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"shoestring": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:shoe·string

Accento primario

SHOE-string(shoe · string)● ○

Stress in "shoestring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃuː.strɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈʃuː.strɪŋ

Sillabeshoe·string

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8:47

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