How many syllables in "embossed"?

"embossed" has 2 lettergrepen (em - bossed).

How to divide "embossed"?

"embossed" divides into 2 parts: em · bossed.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"embossed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·bossed

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em-BOSSED(em · bossed)○ ●

Stress in "embossed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈbɔːst⁄

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IPAɪmˈbɔːst

Lettergrepenem·bossed

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