How many syllables in "confounds"?

"confounds" has 2 lettergrepen (con - founds).

How to divide "confounds"?

"confounds" divides into 2 parts: con · founds.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"confounds": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·founds

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con-FOUNDS(con · founds)○ ●

Stress in "confounds" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈfaʊndz⁄

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IPAkənˈfaʊndz

Lettergrepencon·founds

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