How many syllables in "doomsayer"?

"doomsayer" has 3 lettergrepen (doom - say - er).

How to divide "doomsayer"?

"doomsayer" divides into 3 parts: doom · say · er.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"doomsayer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:doom·say·er

Hoofdklemtoon

DOOM-say-er(doom · say · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "doomsayer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈduːmˌseɪ.ər⁄

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IPAˈduːmˌseɪ.ər

Lettergrependoom·say·er

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