How many syllables in "downstroke"?

"downstroke" has 2 lettergrepen (dow - nstroke).

How to divide "downstroke"?

"downstroke" divides into 2 parts: dow · nstroke.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"downstroke": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dow·nstroke

Hoofdklemtoon

DOW-nstroke(dow · nstroke)● ○

Stress in "downstroke" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊnˌstɹoʊk⁄

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IPAˈdaʊnˌstɹoʊk

Lettergrependow·nstroke

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