How many syllables in "hamster"?

"hamster" has 2 lettergrepen (ham - ster).

How to divide "hamster"?

"hamster" divides into 2 parts: ham · ster.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"hamster": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ham·ster

Hoofdklemtoon

HAM-ster(ham · ster)● ○

Stress in "hamster" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhæmstər⁄

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IPAˈhæmstər

Lettergrepenham·ster

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being captive in our life. You have permission to get off of the hamster wheel. Keep making those choices through the lens of clarity. It will not be perfect. At times it will be messy and times it will even be hard.

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