How many syllables in "backpackers"?

"backpackers" has 3 lettergrepen (back - pack - ers).

How to divide "backpackers"?

"backpackers" divides into 3 parts: back · pack · ers.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"backpackers": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:back·pack·ers

Hoofdklemtoon

BACK-pack-ers(back · pack · ers)● ○ ○

Stress in "backpackers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbækˌpækərz⁄

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IPAˈbækˌpækərz

Lettergrepenback·pack·ers

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