How many syllables in "grassroot"?

"grassroot" has 2 lettergrepen (grass - root).

How to divide "grassroot"?

"grassroot" divides into 2 parts: grass · root.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"grassroot": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:grass·root

Hoofdklemtoon

GRASS-root(grass · root)● ○

Stress in "grassroot" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡræs.ruːt⁄

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IPAˈɡræs.ruːt

Lettergrepengrass·root

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