How many syllables in "bastard"?

"bastard" has 2 lettergrepen (bas - tard).

How to divide "bastard"?

"bastard" divides into 2 parts: bas · tard.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bas... tard) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bastard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bas·tard

Hoofdklemtoon

BAS-tard(bas · tard)● ○

Stress in "bastard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæstərd⁄

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IPAˈbæstərd

Lettergrepenbas·tard

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