How many syllables in "graveyard"?

"graveyard" has 2 lettergrepen (grave - yard).

How to divide "graveyard"?

"graveyard" divides into 2 parts: grave · yard.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"graveyard": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:grave·yard

Hoofdklemtoon

GRAVE-yard(grave · yard)● ○

Stress in "graveyard" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd⁄

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IPAˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd

Lettergrepengrave·yard

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2:12

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