How many syllables in "arrests"?

"arrests" has 2 lettergrepen (ar - rests).

How to divide "arrests"?

"arrests" divides into 2 parts: ar · rests.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ar... rests) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"arrests": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ar·rests

Hoofdklemtoon

ar-RESTS(ar · rests)○ ●

Stress in "arrests" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈrɛsts⁄

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IPAəˈrɛsts

Lettergrepenar·rests

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