How many syllables in "erasure"?

"erasure" has 3 lettergrepen (e - ra - sure).

How to divide "erasure"?

"erasure" divides into 3 parts: e · ra · sure.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"erasure": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·ra·sure

Hoofdklemtoon

e-RA-sure(e · ra · sure)○ ● ○

Stress in "erasure" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈɹeɪʃɚ⁄

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IPAɪˈɹeɪʃɚ

Lettergrepene·ra·sure

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