How many syllables in "earworm"?

"earworm" has 2 lettergrepen (ear - worm).

How to divide "earworm"?

"earworm" divides into 2 parts: ear · worm.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"earworm": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ear·worm

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EAR-worm(ear · worm)● ○

Stress in "earworm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm⁄

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IPAˈɪ(ə)ɹˌwɚm

Lettergrepenear·worm

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