How many syllables in "auteur"?

"auteur" has 2 lettergrepen (au - teur).

How to divide "auteur"?

"auteur" divides into 2 parts: au · teur.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"auteur": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:au·teur

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au-TEUR(au · teur)○ ●

Stress in "auteur" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄oʊˈtɝ⁄

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IPAoʊˈtɝ

Lettergrepenau·teur

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