How many syllables in "altered"?

"altered" has 2 lettergrepen (al - tered).

How to divide "altered"?

"altered" divides into 2 parts: al · tered.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"altered": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·tered

Hoofdklemtoon

AL-tered(al · tered)● ○

Stress in "altered" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːltərd⁄

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IPAˈɔːltərd

Lettergrepenal·tered

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