How many syllables in "cater"?

"cater" has 2 lettergrepen (ca - ter).

How to divide "cater"?

"cater" divides into 2 parts: ca · ter.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cater": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

CA-ter(ca · ter)● ○

Stress in "cater" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkeɪ.tər⁄

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IPAˈkeɪ.tər

Lettergrepenca·ter

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