How many syllables in "expired"?

"expired" has 2 lettergrepen (ex - pired).

How to divide "expired"?

"expired" divides into 2 parts: ex · pired.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"expired": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·pired

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ex-PIRED(ex · pired)○ ●

Stress in "expired" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈspaɪərd⁄

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IPAɪkˈspaɪərd

Lettergrepenex·pired

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