How many syllables in "encounter"?

"encounter" has 3 lettergrepen (en - coun - ter).

How to divide "encounter"?

"encounter" divides into 3 parts: en · coun · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (en... coun... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"encounter": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·coun·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

en-COUN-ter(en · coun · ter)○ ● ○

Stress in "encounter" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkaʊntər⁄

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IPAɪnˈkaʊntər

Lettergrepenen·coun·ter

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How many syllables in "encounter"?: "encounter" has 3 lettergrepen (en - coun - ter).
How to divide "encounter"?: "encounter" divides into 3 parts: en · coun · ter.
Where is the stress in "encounter"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "encounter"?: Say each syllable slowly (en... coun... ter) and listen on SayItVid.