How many syllables in "esquire"?

"esquire" has 2 lettergrepen (es - quire).

How to divide "esquire"?

"esquire" divides into 2 parts: es · quire.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"esquire": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·quire

Hoofdklemtoon

es-QUIRE(es · quire)○ ●

Stress in "esquire" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈskwaɪər⁄

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IPAɪˈskwaɪər

Lettergrepenes·quire

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