How many syllables in "excerpt"?

"excerpt" has 2 lettergrepen (ex - cerpt).

How to divide "excerpt"?

"excerpt" divides into 2 parts: ex · cerpt.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"excerpt": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·cerpt

Hoofdklemtoon

EX-cerpt(ex · cerpt)● ○

Stress in "excerpt" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛk.sɜːrt⁄

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IPAˈɛk.sɜːrt

Lettergrepenex·cerpt

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