How many syllables in "gather"?

"gather" has 2 lettergrepen (gath - er).

How to divide "gather"?

"gather" divides into 2 parts: gath · er.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gather": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gath·er

Hoofdklemtoon

GATH-er(gath · er)● ○

Stress in "gather" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡæðər⁄

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IPAˈɡæðər

Lettergrepengath·er

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