How many syllables in "bearish"?

"bearish" has 2 lettergrepen (bear - ish).

How to divide "bearish"?

"bearish" divides into 2 parts: bear · ish.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bear... ish) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"bearish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bear·ish

Hoofdklemtoon

BEAR-ish(bear · ish)● ○

Stress in "bearish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛər.ɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈbɛər.ɪʃ

Lettergrepenbear·ish

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