How many syllables in "foreigner"?

"foreigner" has 3 lettergrepen (for - eign - er).

How to divide "foreigner"?

"foreigner" divides into 3 parts: for · eign · er.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"foreigner": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·eign·er

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FOR-eign-er(for · eign · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "foreigner" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːr.ə.nər⁄

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IPAˈfɔːr.ə.nər

Lettergrepenfor·eign·er

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of them and not enough us, go be a foreigner. The best part, you don't have to cross a border. You just have to get to cross a border. You just have to get

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How many syllables in "foreigner"?: "foreigner" has 3 lettergrepen (for - eign - er).
How to divide "foreigner"?: "foreigner" divides into 3 parts: for · eign · er.
Where is the stress in "foreigner"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "foreigner"?: Say each syllable slowly (for... eign... er) and listen on SayItVid.