How many syllables in "goalpost"?

"goalpost" has 2 lettergrepen (goal - post).

How to divide "goalpost"?

"goalpost" divides into 2 parts: goal · post.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"goalpost": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:goal·post

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GOAL-post(goal · post)● ○

Stress in "goalpost" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡoʊl.poʊst⁄

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IPAˈɡoʊl.poʊst

Lettergrepengoal·post

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