How many syllables in "alistair"?

"alistair" has 3 lettergrepen (al - is - tair).

How to divide "alistair"?

"alistair" divides into 3 parts: al · is · tair.

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

Say each syllable slowly (al... is... tair) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"alistair": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·is·tair

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AL-is-tair(al · is · tair)● ○ ○

Stress in "alistair" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈælɪstər⁄

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IPAˈælɪstər

Lettergrepenal·is·tair

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