How many syllables in "common"?

"common" has 2 lettergrepen (com - mon).

How to divide "common"?

"common" divides into 2 parts: com · mon.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"common": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:com·mon

Hoofdklemtoon

COM-mon(com · mon)● ○

Stress in "common" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒmən⁄

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IPAˈkɒmən

Lettergrepencom·mon

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12:09

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