How many syllables in "eelgrass"?

"eelgrass" has 2 lettergrepen (eel - grass).

How to divide "eelgrass"?

"eelgrass" divides into 2 parts: eel · grass.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"eelgrass": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:eel·grass

Hoofdklemtoon

EEL-grass(eel · grass)● ○

Stress in "eelgrass" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiːl.ɡræs⁄

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IPAˈiːl.ɡræs

Lettergrepeneel·grass

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