How many syllables in "chester"?

"chester" has 2 lettergrepen (ches - ter).

How to divide "chester"?

"chester" divides into 2 parts: ches · ter.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"chester": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ches·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

CHES-ter(ches · ter)● ○

Stress in "chester" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛstər⁄

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IPAˈtʃɛstər

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