How many syllables in "bookshops"?

"bookshops" has 2 lettergrepen (book - shops).

How to divide "bookshops"?

"bookshops" divides into 2 parts: book · shops.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bookshops": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:book·shops

Hoofdklemtoon

BOOK-shops(book · shops)● ○

Stress in "bookshops" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʊk.ʃɒps⁄

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IPAˈbʊk.ʃɒps

Lettergrepenbook·shops

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