How many syllables in "ernster"?

"ernster" has 2 lettergrepen (ern - ster).

How to divide "ernster"?

"ernster" divides into 2 parts: ern · ster.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ernster": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ern·ster

Hoofdklemtoon

ERN-ster(ern · ster)● ○

Stress in "ernster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɜːrnstər⁄

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IPAˈɜːrnstər

Lettergrepenern·ster

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