How many syllables in "dear"?

"dear" has 1 lettergrepen (dear).

How to divide "dear"?

"dear" divides into 1 parts: dear.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"dear": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dear

Hoofdklemtoon

DEAR(dear)●

Stress in "dear" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄dɪər⁄

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IPAdɪər

Lettergrependear

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How many syllables in "dear"?: "dear" has 1 lettergrepen (dear).
How to divide "dear"?: "dear" divides into 1 parts: dear.
Where is the stress in "dear"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "dear"?: Say each syllable slowly (dear) and listen on SayItVid.