How many syllables in "umpires"?

"umpires" has 2 sillabe (um - pires).

How to divide "umpires"?

"umpires" divides into 2 parts: um · pires.

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

Say each syllable slowly (um... pires) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"umpires": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:um·pires

Accento primario

UM-pires(um · pires)● ○

Stress in "umpires" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʌm.paɪərz⁄

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Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈʌm.paɪərz

Sillabeum·pires

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