How many syllables in "boredom"?

"boredom" has 2 lettergrepen (bore - dom).

How to divide "boredom"?

"boredom" divides into 2 parts: bore · dom.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"boredom": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bore·dom

Hoofdklemtoon

BORE-dom(bore · dom)● ○

Stress in "boredom" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔːr.dəm⁄

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IPAˈbɔːr.dəm

Lettergrepenbore·dom

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