How many syllables in "gunsmith"?

"gunsmith" has 2 lettergrepen (gun - smith).

How to divide "gunsmith"?

"gunsmith" divides into 2 parts: gun · smith.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gunsmith": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gun·smith

Hoofdklemtoon

GUN-smith(gun · smith)● ○

Stress in "gunsmith" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ⁄

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IPAˈɡʌnˌsmɪθ

Lettergrepengun·smith

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