How many syllables in "comforter"?

"comforter" has 3 lettergrepen (com - for - ter).

How to divide "comforter"?

"comforter" divides into 3 parts: com · for · ter.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"comforter": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·for·ter

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COM-for-ter(com · for · ter)● ○ ○

Stress in "comforter" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌm.fər.tər⁄

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IPAˈkʌm.fər.tər

Lettergrepencom·for·ter

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