How many syllables in "foreman"?

"foreman" has 2 lettergrepen (fore - man).

How to divide "foreman"?

"foreman" divides into 2 parts: fore · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"foreman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fore·man

Hoofdklemtoon

FORE-man(fore · man)● ○

Stress in "foreman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːr.mən⁄

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IPAˈfɔːr.mən

Lettergrepenfore·man

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9:47

Toetsenbordbediening: ← Vorige, → Volgende, R Opnieuw • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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