How many syllables in "efforts"?

"efforts" has 2 lettergrepen (ef - forts).

How to divide "efforts"?

"efforts" divides into 2 parts: ef · forts.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"efforts": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ef·forts

Hoofdklemtoon

EF-forts(ef · forts)● ○

Stress in "efforts" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛfəts⁄

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IPAˈɛfəts

Lettergrepenef·forts

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