How many syllables in "backbreaker"?

"backbreaker" has 3 lettergrepen (bac - kbrea - ker).

How to divide "backbreaker"?

"backbreaker" divides into 3 parts: bac · kbrea · ker.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bac... kbrea... ker) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"backbreaker": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bac·kbrea·ker

Hoofdklemtoon

BAC-kbrea-ker(bac · kbrea · ker)● ○ ○

Stress in "backbreaker" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌbɹeɪkə(ɹ)⁄

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IPAˈbækˌbɹeɪkə(ɹ)

Lettergrepenbac·kbrea·ker

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How many syllables in "backbreaker"?: "backbreaker" has 3 lettergrepen (bac - kbrea - ker).
How to divide "backbreaker"?: "backbreaker" divides into 3 parts: bac · kbrea · ker.
Where is the stress in "backbreaker"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "backbreaker"?: Say each syllable slowly (bac... kbrea... ker) and listen on SayItVid.