How many syllables in "alert"?

"alert" has 2 lettergrepen (a - lert).

How to divide "alert"?

"alert" divides into 2 parts: a · lert.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"alert": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·lert

Hoofdklemtoon

a-LERT(a · lert)○ ●

Stress in "alert" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlɜːt⁄

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IPAəˈlɜːt

Lettergrepena·lert

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