How many syllables in "gershon"?

"gershon" has 2 lettergrepen (ger - shon).

How to divide "gershon"?

"gershon" divides into 2 parts: ger · shon.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gershon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ger·shon

Hoofdklemtoon

GER-shon(ger · shon)● ○

Stress in "gershon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɜːrʃən⁄

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IPAˈɡɜːrʃən

Lettergrepenger·shon

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