How many syllables in "forman"?

"forman" has 2 lettergrepen (for - man).

How to divide "forman"?

"forman" divides into 2 parts: for · man.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"forman": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·man

Hoofdklemtoon

FOR-man(for · man)● ○

Stress in "forman" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɔːrmən⁄

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IPAˈfɔːrmən

Lettergrepenfor·man

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