How many syllables in "dovish"?

"dovish" has 2 lettergrepen (dov - ish).

How to divide "dovish"?

"dovish" divides into 2 parts: dov · ish.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dov... ish) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"dovish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dov·ish

Hoofdklemtoon

DOV-ish(dov · ish)● ○

Stress in "dovish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌvɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈdʌvɪʃ

Lettergrependov·ish

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