How many syllables in "countdown"?

"countdown" has 2 lettergrepen (count - down).

How to divide "countdown"?

"countdown" divides into 2 parts: count · down.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"countdown": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:count·down

Hoofdklemtoon

COUNT-down(count · down)● ○

Stress in "countdown" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkaʊnt.daʊn⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈkaʊnt.daʊn

Lettergrepencount·down

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