How many syllables in "doorways"?

"doorways" has 2 lettergrepen (door - ways).

How to divide "doorways"?

"doorways" divides into 2 parts: door · ways.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"doorways": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:door·ways

Hoofdklemtoon

DOOR-ways(door · ways)● ○

Stress in "doorways" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɔːr.weɪz⁄

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IPAˈdɔːr.weɪz

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