How many syllables in "forwent"?

"forwent" has 2 lettergrepen (for - went).

How to divide "forwent"?

"forwent" divides into 2 parts: for · went.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"forwent": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:for·went

Hoofdklemtoon

for-WENT(for · went)○ ●

Stress in "forwent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄fɔɹˈwɛnt⁄

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IPAfɔɹˈwɛnt

Lettergrepenfor·went

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