How many syllables in "drawbridge"?

"drawbridge" has 2 lettergrepen (draw - bridge).

How to divide "drawbridge"?

"drawbridge" divides into 2 parts: draw · bridge.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"drawbridge": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:draw·bridge

Hoofdklemtoon

DRAW-bridge(draw · bridge)● ○

Stress in "drawbridge" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdrɔː.brɪdʒ⁄

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IPAˈdrɔː.brɪdʒ

Lettergrependraw·bridge

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