How many syllables in "hamstrung"?

"hamstrung" has 2 lettergrepen (ham - strung).

How to divide "hamstrung"?

"hamstrung" divides into 2 parts: ham · strung.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"hamstrung": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ham·strung

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HAM-strung(ham · strung)● ○

Stress in "hamstrung" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhæm.strʌŋ⁄

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IPAˈhæm.strʌŋ

Lettergrepenham·strung

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