How many syllables in "alexander"?

"alexander" has 4 lettergrepen (al - ex - an - der).

How to divide "alexander"?

"alexander" divides into 4 parts: al · ex · an · der.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"alexander": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·ex·an·der

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al-ex-AN-der(al · ex · an · der)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "alexander" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌælɪɡˈzændər⁄

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IPAˌælɪɡˈzændər

Lettergrepenal·ex·an·der

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and offered it to him. Alexander took it. Then he asked for whom they were carrying the water and learned it was for their sons. Then he asked for whom they were carrying the water

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How many syllables in "alexander"?: "alexander" has 4 lettergrepen (al - ex - an - der).
How to divide "alexander"?: "alexander" divides into 4 parts: al · ex · an · der.
Where is the stress in "alexander"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "alexander"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... ex... an... der) and listen on SayItVid.