How many syllables in "armrest"?

"armrest" has 2 lettergrepen (arm - rest).

How to divide "armrest"?

"armrest" divides into 2 parts: arm · rest.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"armrest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:arm·rest

Hoofdklemtoon

ARM-rest(arm · rest)● ○

Stress in "armrest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɑːrm.rɛst⁄

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IPAˈɑːrm.rɛst

Lettergrepenarm·rest

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