How many syllables in "firearm"?

"firearm" has 2 lettergrepen (fire - arm).

How to divide "firearm"?

"firearm" divides into 2 parts: fire · arm.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"firearm": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fire·arm

Hoofdklemtoon

FIRE-arm(fire · arm)● ○

Stress in "firearm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfaɪərˌɑːrm⁄

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IPAˈfaɪərˌɑːrm

Lettergrepenfire·arm

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