How many syllables in "midwives"?

"midwives" has 2 음절 (mid - wives).

How to divide "midwives"?

"midwives" divides into 2 parts: mid · wives.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mid... wives) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"midwives": 2 음절.

음절:mid·wives

제1강세

MID-wives(mid · wives)● ○

Stress in "midwives" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪd.waɪvz⁄

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IPAˈmɪd.waɪvz

음절mid·wives

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