How many syllables in "counterpoints"?

"counterpoints" has 3 lettergrepen (coun - ter - points).

How to divide "counterpoints"?

"counterpoints" divides into 3 parts: coun · ter · points.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"counterpoints": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·points

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COUN-ter-points(coun · ter · points)● ○ ○

Stress in "counterpoints" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts⁄

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IPAˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts

Lettergrepencoun·ter·points

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