How many syllables in "swordplay"?

"swordplay" has 2 음절 (sword - play).

How to divide "swordplay"?

"swordplay" divides into 2 parts: sword · play.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sword... play) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"swordplay": 2 음절.

음절:sword·play

제1강세

SWORD-play(sword · play)● ○

Stress in "swordplay" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɔːrd.pleɪ⁄

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IPAˈsɔːrd.pleɪ

음절sword·play

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