How many syllables in "bookstores"?

"bookstores" has 2 lettergrepen (book - stores).

How to divide "bookstores"?

"bookstores" divides into 2 parts: book · stores.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bookstores": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:book·stores

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BOOK-stores(book · stores)● ○

Stress in "bookstores" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʊkˌstɔːrz⁄

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IPAˈbʊkˌstɔːrz

Lettergrepenbook·stores

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