How many syllables in "fastball"?

"fastball" has 2 lettergrepen (fast - ball).

How to divide "fastball"?

"fastball" divides into 2 parts: fast · ball.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fastball": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fast·ball

Hoofdklemtoon

FAST-ball(fast · ball)● ○

Stress in "fastball" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfæstˌbɔːl⁄

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IPAˈfæstˌbɔːl

Lettergrepenfast·ball

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