How many syllables in "footfall"?

"footfall" has 2 lettergrepen (foot - fall).

How to divide "footfall"?

"footfall" divides into 2 parts: foot · fall.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"footfall": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:foot·fall

Hoofdklemtoon

FOOT-fall(foot · fall)● ○

Stress in "footfall" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfʊt.fɔːl⁄

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IPAˈfʊt.fɔːl

Lettergrepenfoot·fall

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