How many syllables in "alderman"?

"alderman" has 3 lettergrepen (al - der - man).

How to divide "alderman"?

"alderman" divides into 3 parts: al · der · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"alderman": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·der·man

Hoofdklemtoon

AL-der-man(al · der · man)● ○ ○

Stress in "alderman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːl.dɚ.mən⁄

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IPAˈɔːl.dɚ.mən

Lettergrepenal·der·man

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