How many syllables in "countertop"?

"countertop" has 3 lettergrepen (coun - ter - top).

How to divide "countertop"?

"countertop" divides into 3 parts: coun · ter · top.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"countertop": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·top

Hoofdklemtoon

COUN-ter-top(coun · ter · top)● ○ ○

Stress in "countertop" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkaʊn.tər.tɒp⁄

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IPAˈkaʊn.tər.tɒp

Lettergrepencoun·ter·top

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