How many syllables in "watercress"?

"watercress" has 3 음절 (wa - ter - cress).

How to divide "watercress"?

"watercress" divides into 3 parts: wa · ter · cress.

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

Say each syllable slowly (wa... ter... cress) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"watercress": 3 음절.

음절:wa·ter·cress

제1강세

WA-ter-cress(wa · ter · cress)● ○ ○

Stress in "watercress" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwɔː.tərˌkrɛs⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈwɔː.tərˌkrɛs

음절wa·ter·cress

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