How many syllables in "gateway"?

"gateway" has 2 lettergrepen (gate - way).

How to divide "gateway"?

"gateway" divides into 2 parts: gate · way.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gateway": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gate·way

Hoofdklemtoon

GATE-way(gate · way)● ○

Stress in "gateway" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡeɪt.weɪ⁄

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IPAˈɡeɪt.weɪ

Lettergrepengate·way

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