How many syllables in "verstehen"?

"verstehen" has 3 음절 (ver - ste - hen).

How to divide "verstehen"?

"verstehen" divides into 3 parts: ver · ste · hen.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ver... ste... hen) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"verstehen": 3 음절.

음절:ver·ste·hen

제1강세

ver-STE-hen(ver · ste · hen)○ ● ○

Stress in "verstehen" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄və(ɹ)ˈʃteɪ.ən⁄

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음절ver·ste·hen

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How many syllables in "verstehen"?: "verstehen" has 3 음절 (ver - ste - hen).
How to divide "verstehen"?: "verstehen" divides into 3 parts: ver · ste · hen.
Where is the stress in "verstehen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "verstehen"?: Say each syllable slowly (ver... ste... hen) and listen on SayItVid.