How many syllables in "ferments"?

"ferments" has 2 lettergrepen (fer - ments).

How to divide "ferments"?

"ferments" divides into 2 parts: fer · ments.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ferments": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fer·ments

Hoofdklemtoon

fer-MENTS(fer · ments)○ ●

Stress in "ferments" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄fərˈmɛnts⁄

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IPAfərˈmɛnts

Lettergrepenfer·ments

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