How many syllables in "filibuster"?

"filibuster" has 4 lettergrepen (fil - i - bus - ter).

How to divide "filibuster"?

"filibuster" divides into 4 parts: fil · i · bus · ter.

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

Say each syllable slowly (fil... i... bus... ter) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"filibuster": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fil·i·bus·ter

Hoofdklemtoon

FIL-i-bus-ter(fil · i · bus · ter)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "filibuster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɪl.əˌbʌs.tər⁄

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IPAˈfɪl.əˌbʌs.tər

Lettergrepenfil·i·bus·ter

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How many syllables in "filibuster"?: "filibuster" has 4 lettergrepen (fil - i - bus - ter).
How to divide "filibuster"?: "filibuster" divides into 4 parts: fil · i · bus · ter.
Where is the stress in "filibuster"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "filibuster"?: Say each syllable slowly (fil... i... bus... ter) and listen on SayItVid.