How many syllables in "bummer"?

"bummer" has 2 lettergrepen (bum - mer).

How to divide "bummer"?

"bummer" divides into 2 parts: bum · mer.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bum... mer) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"bummer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bum·mer

Hoofdklemtoon

BUM-mer(bum · mer)● ○

Stress in "bummer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbʌmər⁄

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IPAˈbʌmər

Lettergrepenbum·mer

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