How many syllables in "drunkard"?

"drunkard" has 2 lettergrepen (drunk - ard).

How to divide "drunkard"?

"drunkard" divides into 2 parts: drunk · ard.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"drunkard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:drunk·ard

Hoofdklemtoon

DRUNK-ard(drunk · ard)● ○

Stress in "drunkard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdrʌŋ.kərd⁄

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IPAˈdrʌŋ.kərd

Lettergrependrunk·ard

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