How many syllables in "copperhead"?

"copperhead" has 3 lettergrepen (cop - per - head).

How to divide "copperhead"?

"copperhead" divides into 3 parts: cop · per · head.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"copperhead": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cop·per·head

Hoofdklemtoon

COP-per-head(cop · per · head)● ○ ○

Stress in "copperhead" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒp.ərˌhɛd⁄

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IPAˈkɒp.ərˌhɛd

Lettergrepencop·per·head

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