How many syllables in "derwent"?

"derwent" has 2 lettergrepen (der - went).

How to divide "derwent"?

"derwent" divides into 2 parts: der · went.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"derwent": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:der·went

Hoofdklemtoon

DER-went(der · went)● ○

Stress in "derwent" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɜːr.wənt⁄

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