How many syllables in "eardrum"?

"eardrum" has 2 lettergrepen (ear - drum).

How to divide "eardrum"?

"eardrum" divides into 2 parts: ear · drum.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"eardrum": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ear·drum

Hoofdklemtoon

EAR-drum(ear · drum)● ○

Stress in "eardrum" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiɚˌdɹʌm⁄

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IPAˈiɚˌdɹʌm

Lettergrepenear·drum

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