How many syllables in "cleaver"?

"cleaver" has 2 lettergrepen (cleav - er).

How to divide "cleaver"?

"cleaver" divides into 2 parts: cleav · er.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cleaver": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cleav·er

Hoofdklemtoon

CLEAV-er(cleav · er)● ○

Stress in "cleaver" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkliːvər⁄

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IPAˈkliːvər

Lettergrepencleav·er

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