How many syllables in "brokeback"?

"brokeback" has 3 lettergrepen (bro - ke - back).

How to divide "brokeback"?

"brokeback" divides into 3 parts: bro · ke · back.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bro... ke... back) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"brokeback": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bro·ke·back

Hoofdklemtoon

BRO-ke-back(bro · ke · back)● ○ ○

Stress in "brokeback" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenbro·ke·back

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How many syllables in "brokeback"?: "brokeback" has 3 lettergrepen (bro - ke - back).
How to divide "brokeback"?: "brokeback" divides into 3 parts: bro · ke · back.
Where is the stress in "brokeback"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "brokeback"?: Say each syllable slowly (bro... ke... back) and listen on SayItVid.