How many syllables in "countries"?

"countries" has 2 lettergrepen (coun - tries).

How to divide "countries"?

"countries" divides into 2 parts: coun · tries.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"countries": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·tries

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COUN-tries(coun · tries)● ○

Stress in "countries" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌn.triz⁄

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IPAˈkʌn.triz

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