How many syllables in "gearbox"?

"gearbox" has 2 lettergrepen (gear - box).

How to divide "gearbox"?

"gearbox" divides into 2 parts: gear · box.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gearbox": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gear·box

Hoofdklemtoon

GEAR-box(gear · box)● ○

Stress in "gearbox" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɪər.bɒks⁄

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IPAˈɡɪər.bɒks

Lettergrepengear·box

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are shimano alfino this is an 11 speed gearbox it's all internal as well and it all just switches from a pretty standard control at the top here and it all just switches from a

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