How many syllables in "backboard"?

"backboard" has 2 lettergrepen (back - board).

How to divide "backboard"?

"backboard" divides into 2 parts: back · board.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"backboard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·board

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-board(back · board)● ○

Stress in "backboard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæk.bɔːrd⁄

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IPAˈbæk.bɔːrd

Lettergrepenback·board

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