How many syllables in "gator"?

"gator" has 2 lettergrepen (ga - tor).

How to divide "gator"?

"gator" divides into 2 parts: ga · tor.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gator": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ga·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

GA-tor(ga · tor)● ○

Stress in "gator" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡeɪ.tər⁄

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IPAˈɡeɪ.tər

Lettergrepenga·tor

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