How many syllables in "gossamer"?

"gossamer" has 3 lettergrepen (gos - sa - mer).

How to divide "gossamer"?

"gossamer" divides into 3 parts: gos · sa · mer.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"gossamer": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gos·sa·mer

Hoofdklemtoon

GOS-sa-mer(gos · sa · mer)● ○ ○

Stress in "gossamer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɒs.ə.mər⁄

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IPAˈɡɒs.ə.mər

Lettergrepengos·sa·mer

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How many syllables in "gossamer"?: "gossamer" has 3 lettergrepen (gos - sa - mer).
How to divide "gossamer"?: "gossamer" divides into 3 parts: gos · sa · mer.
Where is the stress in "gossamer"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "gossamer"?: Say each syllable slowly (gos... sa... mer) and listen on SayItVid.