How many syllables in "goshawk"?

"goshawk" has 2 lettergrepen (go - shawk).

How to divide "goshawk"?

"goshawk" divides into 2 parts: go · shawk.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"goshawk": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:go·shawk

Hoofdklemtoon

GO-shawk(go · shawk)● ○

Stress in "goshawk" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɒs.hɔːk⁄

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IPAˈɡɒs.hɔːk

Lettergrepengo·shawk

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