How many syllables in "egret"?

"egret" has 2 lettergrepen (e - gret).

How to divide "egret"?

"egret" divides into 2 parts: e · gret.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"egret": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·gret

Hoofdklemtoon

E-gret(e · gret)● ○

Stress in "egret" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiː.ɡrɪt⁄

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IPAˈiː.ɡrɪt

Lettergrepene·gret

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