How many syllables in "quarterback"?

"quarterback" has 3 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"quarterback": 3 음절.

음절:quar·ter·back

제1강세

QUAR-ter-back(quar · ter · back)● ○ ○

Stress in "quarterback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkwɔːrtərˌbæk⁄

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IPAˈkwɔːrtərˌbæk

음절quar·ter·back

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How many syllables in "quarterback"?: "quarterback" has 3 음절 (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.