How many syllables in "couriers"?

"couriers" has 3 lettergrepen (cou - ri - ers).

How to divide "couriers"?

"couriers" divides into 3 parts: cou · ri · ers.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cou... ri... ers) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"couriers": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cou·ri·ers

Hoofdklemtoon

COU-ri-ers(cou · ri · ers)● ○ ○

Stress in "couriers" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɜːr.i.ərz⁄

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IPAˈkɜːr.i.ərz

Lettergrepencou·ri·ers

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