How many syllables in "gaffer"?

"gaffer" has 2 lettergrepen (gaf - fer).

How to divide "gaffer"?

"gaffer" divides into 2 parts: gaf · fer.

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

Say each syllable slowly (gaf... fer) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gaffer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gaf·fer

Hoofdklemtoon

GAF-fer(gaf · fer)● ○

Stress in "gaffer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ɡæfɚ⁄

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IPAɡæfɚ

Lettergrepengaf·fer

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